Eddy County Commission approves flood declaration after damaging rains
Last week heavy rains flooded parts of
County Commission Chairperson
“It’s simply an insurance policy," he said. Davis said receipt of federal and state did not obligate the County to undertake any project.
She said members of the
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Eddy County Public Works Director
He said roadwork undertaken by
"The damage was less than anticipated," he said.
Burns said some low water crossings washed out and needed repairs.
He could not estimate the cost of damages sustained by infrastructure impacted in the floods.
Though
“The break in the rain is a little nice,” Armendariz said.
“The water is still running. So, we haven’t been able to get a true look at what the damages are,” Davis said.
He added once assessments are complete County personnel would go through the data, make a plan to repair the damage and report to commissioners.
Floods prompted evacuations in the
High water and intense floods prevented a rescue by emergency personnel. His body was recovered on
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“There have been a dozen rescues at a minimum. They (people) don’t appreciate the force that, that water has on their vehicle and what it can do. Physics are incredible [sic]," Davis said.
"Which we will evaluate in order to make an informed decision on damages and our response," said
Cass said the
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