Flood Preparation Within Clay County

By Janelle Cheney

Clay County STS and their local Work Detail Crew, along with several other partners, came together the week of April 10 to battle the reoccurring concern of flooding in this community. STS Crew Leader, Andrew Hansen, and Work Detail Crew Leader, Cole Stoll with the Clay County Correctional Center, brought their Crews out to help "Fight the Flood!" Despite ongoing efforts and progress made to avoid flooding, it is best to be prepared for what only Mother Nature can control.

Thank you to the Clay County Sheriff's Department for spearheading these efforts and for trusting our Crews with this significant project, crucial to the safety of this Community. Also coming to the table was JT Lawn Services and Landscaping Inc. They provided much needed equipment and were on-scene to assist and support. They made positive comments and were impressed with the Crew Member's positive attitudes and hard work.

Not only did they provide equipment and support, they offered Job Applications to the Crew Leaders (to share with Agents) and Crew Members, clearly impressed with their work ethic and these programs!!!! It is amazing what can be accomplished when people are communicating, collaborating and willing to work together!

We are so appreciative of the many opportunities afforded to our Crews within Clay County, providing them with employability skills as well as the ability to meet and connect directly with those hiring.

It should also be noted that ISR and the Local Agents worked diligently to encourage all who could be on Crew to participate in this event. True Team Work!!!!