Following the severe flooding that has affected Hopkins County, Assistant Emergency Management Director Jesse Breedlove reports that they have been assessing the damage across the area.
He says that while floodwaters have receded on some rods in parts of the county, other areas, including roads and some houses in the Jewell City area, remain submerged.
click to download audioAccording to Breedlove, there have been six water rescues in the county during the flooding event, though none have occurred in the past few days. He urges motorists not to bypass road barriers or drive through water, as the conditions beneath the surface are uncertain and the road may not even be intact.
He advises residents with flood-affected properties to first contact their insurance companies to determine coverage details, ensuring they have all necessary information ready for FEMA.
click to download audioAccording to Breedlove, it’s important to document all items and property affected by the flooding.
click to download audioHe says that some groups have come forward to assist the communities of Dawson Springs and Nortonville.
click to download audioIf you’re interested in volunteering, contact the Emergency Management Office at 270-821-5717 or the Hopkins County Government Center at 270-821-8294. Breedlove will then link interested individuals or groups with the volunteer coordinator for the Hopkins County Long-Term Recovery Group.
