Cravey declares Camp County state of disaster

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By ELLIS KNOX reporter@campcountynow.com

Today, Dec. 28, Camp County Judge Thomas Cravey issued a Local State of Disaster because of the severe flooding and damage to county roads and infrastructure that happened onSunday, Dec. 27 and with the possibility that more will result in the near future. The Judge has determined that “extraordinary measures must be taken to alleviate the suffering of people and to protect or rehabilitate property.” The Judge has proclaimed that this state of emergency exist in Camp County. Upon his direction the county emergency management plan has been implemented. This state of disaster will last not more than seven days unless it is continued by the consent of the Commissioners Court.

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