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Supervisor reports ongoing Font Lake drawdown; FEMA assistance sought
Summary
Supervisor Welke said efforts to drain Font Lake have reduced levels but the lake remained about four inches above natural level and will rise after rain events; she said she is working with FEMA to obtain financial assistance.
Supervisor Welke updated the board on ongoing efforts to drain the currently flooded Font Lake. She said the level has decreased with current efforts but remains about four inches above where it naturally sits and will likely increase with most rain events.
Welke told the board she is working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to seek financial assistance for damage and repair related to the drawdown. The minutes do not detail damage estimates or a timeline for completed repairs.
Board members acknowledged the update; staff will continue mitigation and pursue available assistance channels.
