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Local state of emergency declared for Ohio County

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Ohio County Judge Executive David Johnston has declared a local state of emergency for Ohio County. According to OC Emergency Management director Charlie Shields, the declaration has no specific end date as officials aren't sure how long it will take to deal with all of the snow on the roads with the cold temperatures expected for the rest of the week and the aftermath of this heavy snow event. The text of the official declaration is below: WHERAS, Winter snow mix has made most roads in Ohio Co impassible due to heavy snow fall. WHERAS, these situations have created hardships for the citizens of Ohio County, and WHERAS, local government has the responsibility to protect the public health, safety and welfare, and to mitigate the effects of such events. NOW THEREFORE I, Judge Executive David Johnston, by the authority vested in me by KRS 39A.100 (2). do declare the State of Emergency in Ohio County, Kentucky from February 16, 2015 through February, 2015 and directed that: 1. The Local Emergency operations plan was implemented and fully executed: 2. The Ohio County Emergency Management Agency directed the Emergency Services and provided such assistance as may be required for response to this emergency: 3. All Agencies of Ohio County cooperated to the fullest extent with the Emergency Service and provided such assistance as may be required for response to this emergency: 4. Under this State of Emergency, as provided in KRS 39A.100 (2) and KRS 45A.360 (1) (7) the County Judge Executive can waive procedures and formalities otherwise required by law pertaining to a) performance of public work, b) entering into contracts, c) incurring obligations, d) employment of permanent and temporary workers e) utilization of volunteer workers, f) rental of equipment, g) appropriation and expenditure of public funds.

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