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Columbia County says right-of-way debris removal complete; reimbursement timeline from FEMA remains uncertain
Summary
County staff reported completion of right-of-way debris removal 180 days after the hurricane, outlined large county expenditures and an uncertain reimbursement schedule from FEMA and the state.
Columbia County officials told the Public Works and Engineering Services Committee on March 25 that the county has completed its right-of-way debris pass following a recent hurricane but that reimbursement from federal and state agencies remains uncertain.
A county staff member reported that the county has removed nearly 4,000,000 cubic yards of debris and that the county has expended roughly $60,000,000 on response and recovery efforts; the county has received a $17,000,000 advance payment so far. Staff said the county was operating against a 180-day timeline tied to FEMA reimbursement rules and that no FEMA extensions had been granted…
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