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Hendersonville reports nearly 116,000 cu yd of storm debris; FEMA filing to follow
Summary
City staff reported removal of just under 116,000 cubic yards of debris from a recent ice storm, with roughly 24,000 cubic yards processed into wood chips and debris-removal costs near $2 million plus about $500,000 in monitoring. Staff said a FEMA reimbursement package will be submitted; FEMA typically covers 75% of eligible costs.
Chair called a March 24 Public Works Committee meeting to order and the committee heard a storm-debris update from Public Works staff.
Staff reported the city removed just shy of 116,000 cubic yards of storm debris from the ice storm and ground about 24,000 cubic yards into wood chips. Debris-removal costs were reported at roughly $2,000,000; monitoring and documentation costs were about $500,000, the presenter said. Staff added they had negotiated a modest price reduction with the…
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