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Jackson County reports widespread flood damage and warns road fund shortfalls as asphalt costs rise
Summary
Judge Scott and road staff told the court that recent heavy rains caused bridge and roadway damage across Jackson County; county road aid rose slightly since 2016 but asphalt price increases have sharply reduced purchasing power, and the county is pursuing federal and state emergency funding
Jackson County officials told the Fiscal Court that heavy rains and floods over several days caused widespread damage to bridges and roadways and prompted the county to request state emergency declarations and federal assistance.
Judge Scott (identified in the meeting as the county judge) said many roadways and bridges were damaged after rain totals "upwards of 5 inches and more over a 4 day span," prompting state emergency declarations and meetings with FEMA representatives. He told the court the county road fund cannot cover the current scope of repairs and said the county will need federal reimbursement to repair bridges and roads damaged in the floods.
In a prepared report shared with the court, Judge Scott…
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