At Tuesday’s Logan County Fiscal Court meeting, magistrates and the judge executive complimented the county’s emergency services workers on a job well done during and after the recent ice storm.

Fourth District Magistrate Loyd Houchens said he appreciated all the emergency workers and the farmers who got out to help after the storm hit.

“Many farmers came out and helped clear roadways,” said Houchens.

Sixth District Magistrate Thomas Bouldin along with Judge Executive Logan Chick echoed Houchen’s praises. Chick said he was very pleased with the Emergency Communications dispatchers, the Logan County Search and Rescue workers and Logan County Emergency Management (LCEM) team. Chick mentioned LCEM director Rodney Harkleroad and his deputy Terry Cole who were both at yesterday’s court meeting.

"These emergency workers were very professional during this disaster. I was very impressed. Everyone was calm and people were taken care of," said Chick.

Emergency Communications Center (ECC/911) director Ginger Lawrence was also very appreciative to all those who helped during the disaster. Lawrence, who was among several ECC workers who stayed at the center around the clock during and after the storm, said, “Citizens were all very patient and understanding.”

Deputy Terry Cole told the court about a recent decision handed down by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) involving generator purchases during the recent storm.

According to Cole if a city or county had to purchase a generator during the height of the emergency declaration, the cost for the purchase may be eligible for reimbursement through FEMA and money obtained by the Hazard Mitigation Grant. This does not include purchases made after the emergency.

Cole said for any department heads who had to purchase generators needed to come and talk with Harkleroad about applying for a reimbursement.