Jones County Emergency Management Commission approves routine business, hears weather-station update

The Jones County Emergency Management Commission convened July 2, 2026, at the Jones County Public Safety Facility. Chairman Brandy Hartwig called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., and the commission approved the meeting agenda on a motion by Supervisor Jeff Swisher, seconded by Bert Kraai; the minutes of April 2, 2026, were approved on a motion by Kraai and seconded by Jean McPherson, with the record noting 'all aye.'

At the meeting, the commission authorized the Chairman and Director to sign the EMPG FY25 CAAF and discussed countywide operational matters. Coordinator Brenda Leonard reported that six Davis Weather Stations have been placed around the county to ensure each quadrant is covered for accurate wind and rainfall measurements, and commissioners reviewed budget planning for FY28 amid a county funding increase cap of 3%. The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m. on a motion by Supervisor Jeff Swisher and seconded by Sheriff Greg Graver.