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Emergency management: Baker County fires program manager, sees some FEMA reimbursements but disputes remain on major projects
Summary
Emergency management told the commission it replaced its FEMA program manager amid repeated negotiation failures with FEMA's CRC and reported $2.5 million and $1.2 million in individual-assistance obligations for two storms, while disputes with FEMA persist on several public-work projects, notably a coastal boat ramp.
Baker County emergency management staff told the commission they have requested and secured replacement of a FEMA program manager assigned to the county's recovery projects after repeated problems negotiating project values with FEMA's Consolidated Recovery Center (CRC).
Dennis Bratcher and county staff described months of repeated questions, inconsistent CRC valuations, and slow progress on large mitigation and permanent-work projects. Bratcher said the county and the Florida Department of Emergency Management asked FEMA to reassign the PDMG; the county said the swap occurred quickly and that early signs show improved communications.
Reimbursements and obligations - Individual assistance: Bratcher reported FEMA…
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