The Advocate
Covington Mayor Mike Cooper announced last week that he had accepted a new plan to better coordinate emergency response and improve public notification about future flood events in the city.
Developed in response to the March 2016 event which triggered unprecedented flash flooding through the area, the plan provides a blueprint for organizing future efforts.
“This plan will serve as a critical input into how we swiftly respond to flash flooding situations with a focus on saving lives and protecting property in our community,” Cooper said.
The flood response plan includes components designed to aid in the city’s emergency response efforts such as assignment of responsibilities; communication protocols; information collection and dissemination; financial administration; and trigger points for plan activation.
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