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Washington County officials outline storm recovery needs: Corby Bridge, roads and FEMA timeline
Summary
County leaders described millions in storm damage, emergency and long-term projects — including a $27 million estimate for Corby Bridge — and said FEMA reimbursement could take years while design and bidding begin.
Washington County leaders on Feb. 24 detailed the scope and cost of recovery work after a recent storm, describing damage to roads, bridges and private property and laying out a multi‑year plan for FEMA reimbursement and reconstruction.
The presentation — delivered during a regular meeting of the Washington County Board of Commissioners — included a county estimate of $40 million to $60 million in overall damages, specific project budgets, and an explanation of the FEMA reimbursement process and local cost-sharing.
County mayor said FEMA has already provided direct individual assistance and that larger public works funding is in progress. "To date, as of last Thursday specifically, FEMA has put $6,482,000 into the hands of individuals in Washington," the mayor said, summarizing the federal aid delivered for housing, temporary rental assistance and other immediate needs.
Why it matters: the county faces urgent infrastructure repairs — roads and a major bridge were washed away — and must start engineering and bidding before long projects can proceed. Officials said some projects will be entirely federally funded…
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