Pike County adopts disaster proclamation after Winslow tornado damaged homes
Summary
EMA Director Kyler Henry reported a tornado struck Winslow Aug. 12, causing seven homes destroyed and multiple other damaged properties; the board adopted a disaster proclamation to seek state reimbursement for county costs and recovery assistance.
EMA Director Kyler Henry told the commissioners that a tornado struck Winslow on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at approximately 4:09 p.m., "It touched down for a length of 1 mile and a width of 250 feet," Henry said, describing the path and size. He reported that seven homes were destroyed, five sustained major damage, six had minor damage, and 22 homes were affected in some way. Henry praised the response of first responders and volunteers and said the American Red Cross is assisting residents in need.
Henry asked the commission to adopt a disaster proclamation so the county can submit the incident to the state and seek reimbursement of some expenses. Commissioner Ryan Coleman moved to accept the Disaster Proclamation, Commissioner Jeff Nelson seconded, and the board approved the proclamation 3-0 (dated Aug. 17). Henry said department heads received a spreadsheet to track time and expenses for possible reimbursement and that neighboring EMA directors had provided mutual-aid support during the response.
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