County highway staff update commissioners on post-storm repairs, battery storage project and bridge maintenance

Aug 17, 2026

Highway staff reported about 24 tree incidents from a wind and flood event, progress on a battery storage project near State Road 3 with the first unit estimated the week of Aug. 17, and bridge maintenance updates including avoided reinspection after riprap work.

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County highway and emergency management staff briefed the commissioners on multiple post-storm and maintenance items on Aug. 17. Staff reported roughly 24 tree-related incidents caused by a wind event followed by flooding and said coordination with EMA is underway to support an emergency declaration and cost submissions. No structural losses were reported.

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