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Appling County extends emergency declaration through March 24, approves debris contracts and equipment purchases
Summary
The board approved a local state of emergency through March 24 to align with FEMA deadlines, authorized agreements with three debris contractors, and approved purchases of a trailer and a skid steer for debris operations; the board also approved a hazard mitigation plan update contract.
Appling County commissioners voted to extend a local declaration of emergency through March 24 to align with FEMA deadlines and to keep the county eligible for full reimbursement for storm-related work.
County staff told the board FEMA is currently providing 75% reimbursement and that the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) has been coordinating the remaining 25%; staff said the county had submitted an extension request and that April 24 (transcribed as “March 24” in the packet) is the grant-related deadline the county must meet to retain full reimbursement for certain projects.
To expedite debris removal, the board authorized county staff and the county attorney to execute…
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