Houston County Restores $20,000 Annual Funding to Rescue Unit
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Updated Oct 14
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What happened
Houston County commissioners voted unanimously to restore $20,000 in annual funding to the county’s rescue unit. This reverses a previous decision to cut the unit's funding to zero. The funding was restored after commissioners met with the sheriff and the rescue unit’s president, Chris Ball.
From wtvy.com
Why it matters
The rescue unit provides services that extend beyond water rescues, including clearing roads of debris following severe weather events. The restoration of this budget ensures the unit maintains its capacity for disaster response within Houston County.
Torrential downpours caused flash floods in Houston County on October 6, 2026.
From wtvy.com
Who's involved
- Houston CountyThe county whose commissioners voted to restore the rescue unit's funding.
- Chris BallPresident of the Houston County Rescue Unit.
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The entities involved
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Houston County
county in Georgia, United States
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