OAK GROVE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) –As floodwater in Oak Grove continues to decrease, city officials are looking toward the future, figuring out how to best aid residents who will soon have to tackle extensive cleanup efforts.
During the May 1 Oak Grove Committee of the Whole Meeting, they discussed the Emergency Action Plan that the city has in the case of a disaster situation. At the previous Oak Grove City Council meeting, the need to adjust the plan was brought up, with council members feeling like there was a breakdown in communication that led to a lot of confusion among city officials and residents when flooding began.
Randy Graham with Christian County Emergency Management shared during the meeting that due to the department’s role and the county-wide plan they have in place, it is not necessary for each individual city to have a separate Emergency Action Plan…