That happened Monday, with the unofficial minutes of that day's County Commission meeting saying the Jefferson County leaders voted unanimously to approve the resolution formally declaring a disaster due to the impact of flooding and severe storms that began June 5th.
County Emergency Manager Keith Jeffers brought the resolution before the Commissioners, citing damage from those storms, with the unanimous vote following his presentation.
A local disaster declaration gives county officials expanded authority to mobilize emergency resources and opens the door to requesting state assistance as needed.
