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Kouts fire chief reports rescue work after storm, flags county radio issues; weather chaser seeks data-site
Summary
Chief Gettler said the fire department assisted residents trapped in crawl spaces during a major weather event and noted a problem with Porter County communications; the Y'all Squad donated $45,000 to displaced residents and a weather chaser requested space for a data center.
Fire Chief Gettler reported that during a recent major weather event the fire department assisted residents who were trapped in their crawl spaces. Chief Gettler also said there was a problem with the Porter County communications system during the event and informed the council that the Y'all Squad donated $45,000 to people who lost their homes.
Weather chaser Ryan Hall asked the council for a location to install a weather data center; Councilor Gant suggested placing it on the tower pointing west and noted the equipment will require Wi‑Fi and that the vendor will provide equipment but not installation. Chief Gettler's report was presented during departmental reports and the council did not take formal action at this meeting.
