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Nash County endorses Spring Hope flash‑flood action plan; commissioners adopt resolution of support
Summary
The board unanimously adopted a resolution supporting Spring Hope’s effort to join a statewide flash‑flood action initiative and pilot regional sensor, gauge and warning projects after the town reported two recent flood deaths and urged rapid state‑local coordination.
NASH COUNTY, N.C. — The Nash County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 22 adopted a resolution endorsing Spring Hope’s request to participate in a statewide flash‑flood action effort and a regional pilot to improve short‑term flood detection and warnings.
Mayor Kyle Pritchard of Spring Hope told the board the town lost two residents to flash flooding about six weeks earlier and said state and federal agencies have asked for actionable, short‑term projects that would complement longer hazard‑mitigation plans. “About a month and a half ago, we lost 2 lives in Spring Hope from flash flooding,” Pritchard said during his presentation.
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