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The City of Hopkinsville is continuing its focus on recovery and clean-up efforts from the record rainfall that fell last week.
Hopkinsville Public Information Officer Amanda Brunt says a preliminary investigation has determined 150 homes, 25 businesses, and four government buildings, including Hopkinsville Police Department, Christian County Jail, the Regional Crime Center, and the State Regional Driver’s License Office were impacted by the high water.
Brunt called the response a coordinated effort by emergency management, law enforcement, fire/EMS and rescue, swift water rescue teams, and high axle vehicle operations.
In addition, she said sandbag operations on Saturday helped protect around 80 public assets across the city and county.
She says the city has begun storm debris clean-up and solid waste crews are making the rounds throughout the affected areas. Residents are asked to separate debris into two piles at the curb. One is Furniture & Household Items such as couches, chairs, mattresses and the other is for construction debris such as wood, carpet, sheet rock, and insulation.
Brunt also reminds you not to drive around barricades or road closure signs and not to move them.
She says residents and business owners are encouraged to document and report all damage, which is vital for both local recovery and possible state or federal assistance.
