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Office of Emergency Management describes debris removal progress after July 5 flood; FEMA and state share costs
Summary
Williamson County emergency management presented an update on post–July 5 flood debris removal, reporting roughly 2,568 haul-out loads (about 130,000 cubic yards) moved to a recycling site and saying FEMA will fund 75% with the state covering the usual 25% local cost share for the cleanup.
Bruce Clements of the Williamson County Office of Emergency Management briefed the Commissioners Court on debris management stemming from the July 5 floods, describing extensive piles of river and tributary debris and work to remove, chip and haul material for recycling.
Clements said contractors have processed about 2,568 haul‑out loads of debris, equaling roughly 130,000 cubic yards of mulch after grinding. He said the material is being taken to Austin Wood Recycling in Hutto. The county’s contractor is running seven days a week and individual trucks typically make three to…
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