Supervisor Peggy Price, District 3, joined the Imperial County Public Works Department and leadership from the Naval Air Facility (NAF) El Centro to recognize the quick emergency response that ensured safe access to the base during recent storms.
When the first major storm closed Bennet Road. The main route to NAF, and left Haskel and Havens Roads flooded and unsafe, County Public Works mobilized under the declared emergency to pave and upgrade these critical secondary routes.
As Supervisor Price stated:
“The entry to the Naval Air Facility (NAF) was closed after the first storm due to damaged power poles. The secondary roads to the base were flooded and dangerous to travel in and out of the base. After a collaborative meeting with NAF leadership we were able to resolve the problem. I want to thank our Public Works Department staff for pivoting to make the repairs and paving to Haskel and Havens Roads. We now have a safe roadway for residents and civilians, including children, families, staff and our military serving our country. I also want to thank the Imperial Irrigation District for their quick response to restore power, repair the lines and poles in Seeley during the storms.”
This project highlights the importance of collaboration between the County of Imperial, NAF, and the Imperial Irrigation District to keep our community connected, safe, and prepared for future storms.
