(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Courthouse sustained damage from the recent high wind events.
In early May, Montgomery County Auditor Stephanie Burke said that the Montgomery County Courthouse sustained roof damage to the center most cupola due to significant solid wind.
On Monday, May 30th, several additional pieces of the cupola fell due to continued strong winds, damaging a nearby parked car. The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors has been working with a contractor and the county insurance carrier to remedy the issue as quickly as possible.
Burke says that due to the location of damage, height, and complexity of the issue, an immediate fix is impossible. Still, every effort is being made to mitigate it from being a further problem. She says once a complete plan is made, it will be released to the public, as well as any necessary building or road closures should they be needed.
(Photo courtesy of the Montgomery County Emergency Management Facebook Page)
