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Pike County judges and staff warn repeated washouts have cost millions, strain county budget
Summary
County leaders reported repeated post-flood washouts across eastern Pike County, said crews remain stretched, and said the county has spent more than $4 million from the general fund on flood repairs while awaiting FEMA and state reimbursements.
Judge (presiding) told the Pike County Fiscal Court on July 21 that repeated washouts since February have inflicted heavy damage across Feds Creek, Motley Fort, Big Hackney, Laurel and other hollers and that county crews remain stretched responding to new events.
"We've spent over $4,000,000 on flood repairs," the Judge (presiding) said, adding that the county has not yet received FEMA or state reimbursements for those emergency expenses. He said the county has submitted an urgent request to the state to reallocate remaining SAFE program funds and urged the legislature to consider additional aid.
The court discussed the limits on routine maintenance while crews respond to washouts and bridge damage. Road…
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