Flood Mitigation

On June 19th, 2021 the areas of North Walnut Street, Moody Park, SaddleTree Lane and Spring Street reported flooding in the roadway. Arriving city fire department units found the water was not only in the roadway, but was in fact nearly 5’ deep in some places. Central Dispatch started receiving several reports of residents in need of assistance in evacuating. Through partnership with local organizations such as the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, and more, recovery efforts have been established and ongoing for the impacted residents since the event transpired. 

City Flood Recovery Efforts (Timeline)

June 18/19

  • Flash flood occurs prompting emergency response and water rescue. 

June 19 

  • Emergency Declaration made by Mayor Bob Courtney
  • Red Cross opens shelter at NMCC
  • Salvation Army opens shelter
  • Disaster Assessment begins 
  • MFD & MPD resources deployed (continuous) 

June 21

  • City Hall staff in-office for answering calls 
  • Street and utility departments clear storm debris and assist residents in water

June 23

  • Mayor meets with emergency Management Agency (EMA), Department of Homeland security & County Officials 

June 25

  • Mayor Courtney and Troy Morgan publish emergency management update

June 28

  • Mayor Courtney meet with Catholic Charities, Red Cross, Salvation Army, EMA, Southern Baptist Disaster Relief, and other entities 
  • DNR flood planning meeting with county surveyor, city building inspector & EMA
  • Public information meeting on Walnut St. 
  • Disaster intake forms distributed 

July 2

  • Indiana Governor, Eric Holcomb, requests SBA disaster declaration for Jefferson & Monroe Counties 

July 6

  • Mayor Courtney and FMA director, Troy Morgan, brief City Council on damage assessments and relief programs 
  • Council adopts resolution 41-2021 Ex. Duty Local Disaster Declaration 

July 7

  • US Small Business Administration (USSBA) announces a declaration of disaster
  • Stabilization bridge work on Milton St. begins 
  • Crooked Creek Tributary inspected again by MFD

July 8

  • Meeting with EMA & Army Corp of Engineers 

July 9

  • Request for ACOE public assistance by Mayor Courtney 
  • USSBA opens for residents and business owners to apply for assistance at the Chamber office
  • Mayor Courtney holds human service organization roundtable and DNR staff
  • Building inspector damage assessment ongoing

July 14

  • Mayor Courtney officially requests funds support from Jefferson County community

July 16

  • Mayor Courtney met with Army Corps of Engineers project team and Troy Morgan
  • Issues latter of intent to ACOB for planning assistance phase 1
  • IHAS + SBA disaster relief assistance concludes