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Commission authorizes use of county contractors to pursue FEMA private property debris removal after Team Rubicon demobilized
Summary
Following Team Rubicon's April 22 demobilization, commissioners approved using existing debris‑removal contractors to pursue FEMA private property debris removal (PPDR) for properties that requested help after Hurricane Helene. Staff said 138 properties remain on the list; owners must provide proof of ownership, show the work is not covered by
Augusta-Richmond County commissioners approved staff requests to pursue FEMA’s private property debris removal (PPDR) process for properties left unserved after Team Rubicon demobilized, as county leaders seek reimbursement for Hurricane Helene cleanup.
The administrator told commissioners that Team Rubicon provided a remaining list of addresses when the volunteer group demobilized April 22. After verifying those addresses, staff counted 138 private properties on the list; staff asked the commission to authorize use of existing city debris contractors under the PPDR program so work could be completed before FEMA’s June 30 reimbursement cutoff.
Administrator Allen described the process and eligibility requirements:…
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