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Council hears update on May 29 storm damage, insurance and FEMA filings
Summary
City staff told the Levelland City Council the city is progressing through repairs and insurance claims from the May 29, 2024 weather incident; the fire station roof may need up to $600,000 to replace, generators and emergency lighting require review, and debris disposal remains pending.
Levelland city staff updated the City Council on Jan. 20 about recovery from the May 29, 2024 severe-weather incident, including vehicle repairs, insurance and FEMA filings and facility damage.
Staff reported police department vehicles damaged in the storm have been completed and that public-works and building-inspection vehicles are now being repaired. Vehicles determined to be totaled will be taken out of service and prepared for auction. City staff said they are working with insurance adjusters and filing claims with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) where appropriate; staff noted FEMA coverage varies by item and encouraged persistent filing for eligible costs.
The update flagged the fire department roof as a major unresolved expense. Staff said initial estimates indicate a possible replacement cost of roughly $600,000, and the citys insurer is reviewing coverage; past damage and prior claims could affect the carriers position. The council was also told that generators at dispatch and the fire department need replacement and that some emergency lighting did not work during recent outages, underscoring vulnerabilities ahead of storm season.
On debris removal, staff said the city has not yet completed debris burning because of weather and site conditions and that recent rains flooded the burn pit and moved debris, delaying operations. Councilors asked about timelines; staff said they are continuing to coordinate with the fire department and property owners to clear the accumulated debris and move toward closure of cleanup tasks.
No formal action was taken; staff said they will continue insurance and FEMA coordination and bring further updates as claims develop.
