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Group Backs Out Of Plans To Help With Century Tornado Recovery
May 7, 2016
A team of college students scheduled to help with tornado recovery efforts in Century have canceled their plans.
In March, Greg Strader, director of BRACE (Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies), updated the Century Town Council on long term recovery efforts and announced that the National Relief Network planned to send a team of college students from Eastern Kentucky University to help with recovery efforts in Century May 15-20. He said the team specializes in demolishing damaged homes while reclaiming as many building materials as practical. They can also assist with roof repairs, hanging drywall and other tasks.
But Century Mayor Freddie McCall has updated his council with the news that the team of college students have backed out of the trip due to a lack of funding.
On February 15, the Town of Century was struck by an EF-3 tornado that had winds estimated to be up to 155 miles per hour that damaged or totally destroyed 109 structures. Many of the homeowners did not have insurance.
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10 Responses to “Group Backs Out Of Plans To Help With Century Tornado Recovery”
@bob,didn’t the county just approve to pick up the tab of some $37,000 for clean up that Century was unable to pay? Century is like ECAT if it can’t support it self maybe it’s time for change. I have read many articles on different grants and such that is received by Century,it’s seems Century is unable to generate enough tax or revenue to support it self,I do believe that there is some great possibilities in Century but it will take many to get involved to make it happen and for some to stop looking for others to do it for them. Some should put their own agenda aside and start looking for development that will benefit many and that would be a good start, the City of Century dose have the possibility of having business owners asking to be part of Century,and thats when all of Century will feel the benefit when they put themselves in a position to pick and choose,long term is the goal,not quick fixes.
My thoughts on the County would be poor zoning and planning….the area that I live..which is just outside of the town limits..we can’t get homeowners insurance for one reason..our house is more than 1,000 feet from the nearest fire hydrant…I think that there needs to be some revamping on a vast number of County protocols
If you have a town where they are used to everyone doing for them, why would this situation change anything!!!
So the county or town of Century couldn’t pick up the cost of putting the students up in and cover their travel cost in exchange for free labor! This county is so short sided thinking just like the jail! It will be 2020 before a new jail is built! 6 years after the BOCC blew it up saying they could run it better and cheaper the the Sheriff. Thanks Gene! We will never escape the good old boy crap in the county with the bozos we have elected as our “leaders” and I typed that in lower case to make a point!
Its the responsibility for the property owners to clean up their own property. The town runs utilities and some other duties. They have made programs available. Soon the county will be invited in to take over their duties. I believe some people still expect the local government to act like the old company boss or plantation owner from a past way of life long gone.
Generally, it is not legal to use public resources (inmates, town or state employees and equipment) on public property.
Does NOT bring them any reward
Because when they work for the city it either makes them money or saves them money. Helping the community does bring them any reward.
Connie that’s a great idea however it wouldn’t work. Too many areas for the guards to try and supervise. One escape and everyone would be up in arms. I have an idea get all those that suffered damage come together and help each other. Have a clean up Century party and let the whole town work together to accomplish this.
I know of people just sitting on their back side just waiting for help. Get up and start helping yourself and get over the poor me pity me. Not all are doing this but most are.Century Mayor Freddie McCall and your staff get up off your butt and get the entire town organized and get this cleaned up!!!!!
If the inmates can work for the town then why can’t they help the town with what needs to be done to help the community. They work for the garage trucks and other things for the town. So what is the difference with guards watching over them?