The Dawes County Commissioners have issued a statement thanking all residents of the county for their patience and response to the storms of the last week.
Commissioners Jake Stewart, Vic Rivera, and Webb Johnson say they want to express gratitude for all the efforts put forth by county residents as a whole because “it really takes a community to get through a disaster of this magnitude.”
The commissioners say a key part of that was neighbors helping neighbors, something they’re urging Dawes County residents to continue doing.
They encourage everyone to reach out to their neighbors, check in on them, and make sure everything is okay, adding that “by checking in with each other, we can all assure the safety and wellbeing of each and every resident of Dawes County.”
FULL MESSAGE FROM THE DAWES COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
To Dawes County residents,
We would like to express gratitude for all the efforts that the county as a whole has put forth. It really takes a community to get through a disaster of this magnitude.
Dawes County would like to thank everyone for the assistance, patience and helping from neighbor to neighbor.
Please, reach out to your neighbors, check in on them and make sure everything is okay. By checking in with each other, we all can ensure the safety and wellbeing of each and every resident in Dawes County.
Thank you again for your commitment to Dawes County and your community effort