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Harrison County OKs facility-use agreement with American Red Cross for disaster response

Harrison County Commissioners Court · December 4, 2025

Summary

The court approved a facility-use agreement allowing the American Red Cross to operate a temporary disaster center at a county facility (2005 Warren Drive) with insurance and reimbursement provisions; commissioners discussed access control and priority for county residents.

Commissioners approved a facility-use agreement with the American Red Cross to allow temporary use of a county facility for disaster-related operations, including sheltering, supply storage and client services. County staff confirmed the Red Cross provided certificates of insurance and that the organization would reimburse increased utilities if necessary.

Discussion focused on access control, priority for county residents and security of building access points. County staff said they would change door codes and add lock mechanisms where needed to limit access and ensure the county's priority for local residents during an activation. The motion passed unanimously.

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