county–n. an area of a state or country that is larger than a city and has its own government to deal with local matters
utility –n. a service that supplies something needed to the public like electricity or water
accustomed –adj. used to, familiar with something so that it appears normal
rather–adv. to some degree or extent
liability –n. to be legally responsible for something
evacuate –v. to leave some place, often by order
furious –adj. extremely angry