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Residents press Greene County officials on debris removal, FEMA aid and emergency communications
Summary
At a public meeting, Greene County residents pressed county leaders and emergency-management officials for clearer plans on debris removal, FEMA assistance and local communication after severe storms on May 16, while officials said an after-action review and further coordination are underway.
Residents affected by a May 16 storm confronted Greene County officials at a public meeting, demanding clearer plans for debris removal, better emergency communications and faster progress on federal assistance.
The meeting brought repeated public frustration about what residents called poor communication and uncertainty about debris removal and rebuilding. “It was amazing what everybody put on the line with and did,” the county sheriff said, praising first responders while acknowledging remaining questions about cleanup and outreach.
Why this matters: Residents said they received inconsistent information about who would remove construction debris and when outside volunteer groups arrived. County officials described multiple moving parts — state review and FEMA…
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