The Cherokee County Commission issues a declaration of a Local Disaster Emergency due to flooding caused by the recent heavy rains.

The declaration was issued on Monday, June 8, in response to what Cherokee County Emergency Management calls the ongoing flooding impacts across the county. The declaration will help Cherokee County officially document the situation, activate local emergency plans, coordinate resources, and track damages and the cost of the response. It will remain in effect until June 22 unless circumstances cause it to be terminated or extended.

Officials are advising residents to continue to avoid flooded roads, follow road closure signs, and report damages when it is safe to do so.