Pulaski County Emergency Management announced Monday that it had been awarded funding through the U.S Department of the Interior Office of Wildland Fire Slip-pm Tanker Program to strengthen local wildlife response capabilities.

US Forest Service crews continue to battle the wildfire Friday morning, as they work to contain the blaze within the controlled boundaries and clean up any remaining hot spots.

If you live along the New River, you’re advised to move to higher ground through Saturday due to the risk of flooding.

Brad Wright the Emergency Management Coordinator Pulaski County is hosting a training event April 22nd to help Faith Based Organizations be ready in times of disaster.