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Vernon County discusses FEMA applications after April tornado, May floods
Summary
County commissioners discussed submitting FEMA applications to seek reimbursement for damage from an April 2 tornado and subsequent May floods and received an outside inquiry from a township clerk about filing damage costs.
The Vernon County Commission discussed plans to submit applications to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to seek reimbursement for damage from the April 2, 2025 tornado and additional damage from May flooding, county minutes show.
Commissioner Cindy Thompson and Commissioner John Shorten reviewed the county's approach and ongoing project updates; Alice Garber, Blue Mound Township Clerk, called the office to inquire specifically about sending damage costs from the April 2 tornado and the May floods to FEMA. No dollar amounts, application details, or formal votes were recorded in the minutes.
Commissioners did not record a formal motion in the minutes regarding a specific grant application or spending authorization during this session. The minutes indicate the county intends to pursue FEMA assistance but do not specify timelines, required documentation, or whether the County has engaged external consultants to prepare claims.
