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Griffith council extends emergency declaration as storm recovery continues
Summary
The Griffith Town Council voted to extend its emergency declaration for 30 days to continue coordinating storm recovery after widespread tree damage and power outages. Officials highlighted unified response efforts and ongoing needs for debris removal and utility restoration.
The Griffith Town Council voted to extend the town's emergency declaration for another 30 days to continue coordinating its response to the recent storms and widespread power outages. Council member Tony Hopson moved to extend the declaration; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.
Council and department leaders described a rapid, unified response after the storm. "We declared an emergency within about two or three hours of the disaster striking," the police chief said, noting the declaration allowed the town to coordinate with county and state partners. Town staff emphasized continued needs: crews are clearing alleys and major streets, some traffic signals remain out, and one town station is still operating on a generator. The police department logged 224 calls for service in the immediate aftermath, and parks and public works reported heavy tree losses across town.
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