New Carlisle praises 'all-hands' storm response, announces hires and high fire-inspection rating
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City Manager Hall told the City of New Carlisle council that the city's Winter Storm response involved volunteers, social-services assistance to about 41 residents and sustained public-safety coverage; the city also announced two new hires and reported a favorable fire-insurance inspection rating of 3.
City Manager Mister Hall told the City of New Carlisle City Council on Jan. 20 that the city’s response to the recent winter storm required an “all-hands-on-deck” effort from public safety, public works and volunteers. He said the Social Services Commission fielded 18 calls and assisted 23 additional residents — about 41 people in total — and that volunteers and staff opened a warming shelter and delivered groceries to isolated households.
"This was an all hands on deck type of situation," Mister Hall said, praising law enforcement, fire and rescue and public works personnel for extended shifts and for maintaining continuous coverage while the city was under an emergency declaration from Governor DeWine.
Hall singled out several staff and volunteers: Sergeant Evans and deputies who maintained scheduling and response, and personnel who worked long shifts at the firehouse. He also credited public works crews for extended overtime and described a multi-agency response to a separate main water break on Kennison Street that occurred during the same period.
The manager announced two personnel additions: Jeremy Leest, hired as a code enforcer with prior experience in Riverside and Springfield, and Stephanie White, an administrative assistant and recent Ohio State graduate. Hall said both hires will appear in the council packet and be introduced at future meetings as they begin work.
On departmental performance, Hall reported that the fire department earned a 3 on its insurance inspection — a favorable score on the 1 (best) to 10 (worst) scale that he said only about 10% of departments achieve. He noted the rating can affect homeowners’ insurance classifications.
The manager closed by reminding the council that departmental reports will be available at the Feb. 17 council meeting and thanking staff and elected officials for their roles in the emergency response.
Next steps: departmental reports and the public hearing schedule on ordinances are on the Feb. 17 agenda.
