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Delaware County signs Declaration of Disaster after flooding; Kenwood Road remains closed
Summary
Delaware County commissioners unanimously signed a Declaration of Disaster for flooding July 22, 2025, after commissioners moved the agenda to allow Emergency Management Director Jeff Reeves to meet officials and tour damage. Commissioner David Beck reported Kenwood Road remains closed from flood damage.
Delaware County commissioners signed a Declaration of Disaster for recent flooding at their July 22, 2025 meeting, the board said. The motion to sign the declaration was made by Commissioner Jake Callihan and seconded by Commissioner David Beck; the vote was 3-0 in favor.
The declaration followed a request that the board move ahead to agenda item No. 20 so Emergency Management Director Jeff Reeves could meet officials to tour flood damage. Chairman David Poindexter said the change in agenda order was to accommodate the damage assessment, and commissioners publicly thanked Reeves for his work on the county's flood response.
Commissioner David Beck reported that Kenwood Road remains closed because of flooding damage and thanked the other commissioners for assistance following the flood. No additional details on the expected timeline for road repair were provided during the meeting.
The declaration was approved by roll call: Commissioner David Poindexter-yes; Commissioner Jake Callihan-yes; Commissioner David Beck-yes.
