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North Augusta says debris removal is main effort; first pass nearly complete, second‑pass timing unclear
Summary
City officials reported on day 102 of Hurricane Helene recovery, saying debris removal remains the main effort. City crews, contractor SDR and R and R Tree Service are working through first‑pass cleanups, the greenway is passable end‑to‑end, and temporary debris sites and rules (vegetative debris only) were reiterated.
City officials updated the North Augusta City Council on Jan. 6 about Hurricane Helene recovery operations, saying debris removal remains the city’s primary effort 102 days after the storm.
City staff and contractors described a coordinated effort that includes state road crews (SCDOT contractors), county crews, SDR (a debris-removal contractor) and city crews. The city said SDR is conducting passes on state and county roads while city crews focus on city‑owned roads; Tetra Tech is providing FEMA-required monitoring and documentation at debris removal sites.
Officials repeated that crews will collect vegetative debris and Christmas trees but will not pick up building materials or contractor…
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