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Travis County details recovery steps after July storms; temporary bridges and debris removal under way
Summary
County staff reported progress on temporary access, debris removal and homeowner assistance after July floods in Sandy Creek, Cow Creek and Round Mountain, and outlined remaining needs including FEMA deadlines, insurance hurdles and funding limits.
Travis County officials told the commissioners court on Aug. 19 they are continuing recovery operations in northwest portions of the county after the July severe-weather and flooding event, including temporary bridges and large-scale debris removal while agencies work to connect residents with federal assistance.
County Executive for Emergency Services Chuck Brotherton and Transportation and Natural Resources (TNR) staff said the county has leased and purchased temporary steel platforms to maintain access across compromised low-water crossings and bridges. Cynthia McDonald, County Executive for Transportation and Natural Resources, said a 70-foot, 12-foot-wide steel platform is being leased to create a temporary crossing on a private roadway (Sunset Ranch) and that a purchased temporary bridge is due to arrive this week for Sandy Creek access. Emily Ackland, Natural Resources and Environmental Quality, reported 107,066 cubic yards of debris removed to date from rights-of-way, private property and the Sandy Creek waterway, and said 85 right-of-entry forms have been collected with 28 properties cleared so far.
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