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City outlines debris, grinding and FEMA timelines as Hurricane Helene cleanup continues
Summary
City administrators told the council May 5 that crews continue debris removal and grinding work from Hurricane Helene, that FEMA reimbursement rules constrain reuse of mulch, and that the city must finish reimbursable work by July 1 to preserve federal funding eligibility.
City staff updated the North Augusta City Council on May 5 about ongoing Hurricane Helene recovery operations, including debris removal, grinding, backhaul logistics and reimbursement deadlines tied to federal aid.
Jim Clifford, city administrator, reviewed the city’s work plan and said cleanup spans multiple jurisdictions because roads are maintained by the city, SCDOT and Aiken County. Clifford said disposal and monitoring requirements tied to FEMA reimbursement constrain how debris is handled and where grindings can be reused.
“There are two reasons why we're not allowed to do this,” Clifford said when asked about reusing…
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