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Charles City supervisors approve local emergency declaration after snowstorm
Summary
The Board approved a local emergency declaration tied to a recent snowstorm and the Governor’s declaration to ensure eligibility for reimbursement and expense tracking; Vice‑Chairman Patterson raised concerns about notification and communications timelines.
Charles City County’s Board of Supervisors approved a resolution affirming a local emergency declaration related to a recent snowstorm so the county can document expenses and pursue reimbursement under the Governor’s state emergency declaration.
Vice‑Chairman Ryan Patterson asked for clarifications about the timeline of the declaration, what communications occurred to notify local emergency personnel, and who is responsible for creating and approving related budget line items and expenditures. Patterson said he was dissatisfied with the flow of information to the Board and asked for better notification procedures going forward.
County Administrator Keith C. Rogers explained the declaration was intended to ensure reimbursement eligibility and to facilitate expense tracking. The Board voted to approve the local emergency declaration, with Vice‑Chairman Patterson, Board Member Michael Hill, and Chairman Byron Adkins voting aye.
Next steps identified by the Board include documenting expenditures related to the snow event and clarifying internal notification procedures and budgeting responsibilities for emergency response.
