Sidney Seeks County as 'Secondary Emergency Contractor'

When disaster strikes, it is too late to start looking for response resources. Surviving a tragedy, including a flood, is preparedness.

That is what brought City of Sidney Assistant City Manager Dawn Martin before the Cheyenne County Commissioners Monday morning.

Martin told the commissioners the City has been seeking an agreement with a contractor to repair the dams in case of an emergency. The last emergency contractor was Nienhueser Construction, Martin told the commissioners. She said Nienhueser Construction is now closed, leaving the City needing a secondary contractor.

Martin said the Ci...