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Montgomery County approves $500,000 emergency mitigation fund for flood-damaged homes
Summary
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 25-4-10 to appropriate funds to mitigate flood damage to residential properties; commissioners described the measure as an initial "stop the bleeding" step and said county contractors and nonprofits will assist.
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners on April 14 approved Resolution 25-4-10, appropriating funds to mitigate damage to private property caused by recent flooding in the county.
Commissioners said the appropriation is intended to clear debris, remove standing moisture and treat properties so houses can be safely entered and prepared for reconstruction. "This is kind of a stop the bleeding measure and I think it's really important that the County do this," Commissioner Fry said during debate.
Why it matters: Commissioners described the appropriation as an initial…
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