Pike County authorizes hazard-mitigation application as officials describe widespread flood damage, long bridge timelines

Pike County Fiscal Court voted unanimously to authorize application and execution of documents for a hazard-mitigation grant for damage at the Zebulon Heights site as county leaders described extensive flood and bridge damage across the county.

Judge Jones opened discussion saying he and staff inspected the Zebulon Heights area and described “a small river” coming off a hill behind homes. He said the water flow and visible erosion led him to conclude the site requires mitigation and that the state appears likely to participate. "I don't think it's going to cost the county anything," he said when urging the court to authorize the application.

County staff described the county's broader post-flood workload and the federal process for permanent repairs and reimbursement. Staff member Fabian (county road department) said contractors and permits are in motion but that FEMA and state review are…