Monday, February 08, 2010
Floyd County Homes Evacuated
KENTUCKY....
Late Saturday night, Floyd County officials decided to evacuate some homes in Wheelwright. Authorities say a crumbling hill and a sinking ground have created worry about a potential mudslide. They fear, if that should happen, the families would be placed in danger as the homes could slide over the embankment. Officials believe excess water from the mines has caused the sinking ground, but environmental control supervisor Jim Clark cannot confirm whether the damage is mine-related. He will report his findings to the Frankfort office and the Federal Office of Surface Mining.
Late Saturday night, Floyd County officials decided to evacuate some homes in Wheelwright. Authorities say a crumbling hill and a sinking ground have created worry about a potential mudslide. They fear, if that should happen, the families would be placed in danger as the homes could slide over the embankment. Officials believe excess water from the mines has caused the sinking ground, but environmental control supervisor Jim Clark cannot confirm whether the damage is mine-related. He will report his findings to the Frankfort office and the Federal Office of Surface Mining.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 6:22 PM 
