According to the NFPA, gas and charcoal grills caused an average of 3,400 structure fires and 4,900 outdoor fires in or on home properties in 2005, resulting in a combined direct property loss of $137 million. To make sure your next barbecue does not go up in flames, the Home Safety Council … [Read more...] about Grilling Safety
SBA Loan Application Deadline is June 25, 2018
NEWS RELEASE From: Small Business Administration Disaster Field Operations Center East Release Date: May 25, 2018 Contact: Michael Lampton (404) 331-0333 Michael.Lampton@sba.gov Release Number: 18-393, KY 15520/15521 Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram SBA Deadline for … [Read more...] about SBA Loan Application Deadline is June 25, 2018
Preparing for a Flood
Henderson County is no stranger to river flooding. We have seen our share of significant floods in 1937, 1964, 1997, 2011 and most recently in February 2018. Below are some suggestions to prepare for and respond to a flooding event in your area. How to prepare for a Flood Monitor the weather … [Read more...] about Preparing for a Flood
Additional Flooding Concerns
Due to the recent flooding event in the Spottsville / Reed areas of Henderson County and the forecast for more rain this weekend and into next week as well, has raised the potential for additional flooding in our area. The Henderson County Judge Executive, Brad Schneider, and Henderson County … [Read more...] about Additional Flooding Concerns
2018 Flooding Update
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Small Business Administration (SBA), and Kentucky Emergency Management (KyEM) have been in the area for damage assessment. Last Friday, March 23, 2918 FEMA, SBA, and KyEM were in the area for Individual Assistance (IA) Damage Assessment. Yesterday … [Read more...] about 2018 Flooding Update