Galligan would also serve as mayor when the Ohio River reached flood stage declaring a local disaster emergency. Floodgates were ordered up, the police department was asked to help enforce barricades for people ignoring them, and worked with the council to help with drainage plans.
Galligan would also assume mayoral duties when the Ohio River reached flood stage, prompting a local emergency declaration. Floodgates were ordered to be raised, the police department was tasked with assisting in enforcing barricades for those disregarding them, and collaborated with the council on drainage plans.