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Vernon County meets with FEMA on April 2 tornado damage; antenna replacement quotes received

Vernon County Commission · July 29, 2025
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Summary

County leaders met with FEMA to discuss damage from the April 2 tornadoes and reviewed two vendor quotes to replace three radio antennae damaged in the storms.

Vernon County officials met with FEMA representatives and reviewed emergency communications needs tied to tornado damage during the July 29 commission meeting.

Commissioner Joe Wilson and County Clerk Adrienne Lee reportedly met with Shaneka Kirlew, Program Delivery Manager for FEMA, "to discuss damage to the county from the April 2nd tornadoes." Emergency Management Director Derik White provided two emailed quotes to replace three radio antennae that were damaged in the same event; the quotes came from Public Safety Solutions and Mobile Communications America.

The minutes do not record cost figures, bid comparisons, or a procurement decision. The commission recorded receipt of the quotes and the FEMA meeting as part of ongoing recovery coordination. Further action, such as selecting a vendor or approving funds for antenna replacement, is not indicated in the minutes.