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Wilson County EMA: FEMA rep to review new debris-removal rules as county coordinates pickup and volunteers
Summary
Wilson County EMA staff said FEMA has updated debris-removal procedures after a recent storm; staging and TDEC permitting mean organized curbside pickup likely won’t begin until next week. County leaders thanked shelter operators and volunteer groups aiding recovery.
Wilson County EMA staff told the committee that FEMA has changed how it will oversee debris removal after the recent storm, and a FEMA representative is scheduled to meet with local officials tomorrow to explain the new requirements. "Our rep from FEMA is coming tomorrow at 1 to discuss that with all the cities and us," one staff member said.
The changes mean the county must identify and secure TDEC-permitted staging sites before large-scale pickup, staff said, and that inspections and additional paperwork will be required before…
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