Murray County in state of emergency due to flooding

Murray County has passed a resolution declaring a State of Emergency due to flooding issues.

In an emergency meeting called Thursday, Murray County Commissioners met with Emergency Management Director Heath Landsman to discuss flooding issues throughout the county, according to a news release from the county.  Murray County has experienced widespread flooding after receiving anywhere between 4 to 8 inches of rain over the past week.

The heavy rains have impacted various public infrastructures throughout the county which led to the county issuing this State of Emergency, the news release said.

Landsman will continue to work with the various city and township officials to monitor the flooding.