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City reports ongoing Hurricane Helene debris removal; FEMA reimbursement uncertain
Summary
Public works staff told council debris-removal crews remain active seven days a week, have removed about 250,000 cubic yards of material and are monitoring federal reimbursement guidance amid temporary federal funding pauses.
City public-works staff updated Spartanburg City Council on Jan. 28 about Hurricane Helene recovery operations, saying crews continue debris removal and the city is monitoring federal-reimbursement developments.
Public Works Director Chris Story (staff remarks) told council the city has kept multiple crews working around the clock and had removed roughly 250,000 cubic yards of debris. He said crews are working 12-hour shifts and that larger material such as root balls and stumps sometimes require targeted…
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