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Wilson County road commission details storm recovery, contractor coordination and safety steps
Summary
Commissioners detailed debris removal, power-safety protocols and reimbursement steps after a severe winter storm; outside contractors and a monitoring firm will document costs once utilities clear hazards.
Wilson County road commissioners spent a large portion of their Feb. 5 meeting on storm recovery and debris removal after a winter storm that left dozens without power and widespread tree damage. Speaker 2 and Speaker 5 outlined how a declared state of emergency lets the county seek reimbursement for overtime and extra expenses and allows contracting with outside firms to remove downed trees and debris.
Why it matters: County staff said using contractors and a monitoring company will help document costs to…
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