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Commissioners declare continuing emergency for Aug. 10–17 storm damage; authorize repairs and intergovernmental agreements
Summary
The board adopted a resolution declaring a continuing real-and-present emergency for storm damage from Aug. 10–17, 2026, enabling the Engineer's Office to make repairs and enter agreements with townships and to fast-track recovery work; commissioners voted unanimously.
The Board approved Resolution 2026-08.18.d declaring a continuing real-and-present emergency for Fairfield County due to storms from Aug. 10–17, 2026. The resolution, adopted unanimously, authorizes the Engineer's Office to make necessary repairs and to enter into agreements with Fairfield County townships to expedite repairs and replacements related to storm damage.
EMA & Facilities Director Jon Kochis reported staff, including Garrett Blevins, assisted with damage assessments in Perry County and encouraged residents to use Crisis Cleanup for storm-related requests; Commissioner Davis noted the Ohio EPA had waived certain solid-waste disposal fees related to the disaster. The resolution is intended to speed response and allow immediate contracting where required; no dollar figure for emergency spending was specified at the Aug. 18 meeting.
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