Governor Declares State Of Emergency In Two Counties Following Weekend Flooding

Governor Bob Holden has declared a state of emergency for Pulaski and Phelps Counties following severe spring storms and flooding over the weekend. About twenty homes were damaged in Phelps County, while several county roads and bridges were damaged in Pulaski County. The state of emergency clears the way for use of state resources to help local officials in repairing damages from the flash flooding.