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Army Corps starts debris removal; staff describe water treatment and emergency coordination
Summary
Planning staff said the Army Corps is under contract for debris removal and stream restoration and described emergency-operation efforts to address turbidity and restore water services after the storm.
The county's floodplain manager reported that the Army Corps of Engineers has begun debris removal and stream-bank restoration work as a contractor for the county, and that sensitive equipment and environmental precautions are being used during operations. "Army Corps has begun the debris removal on our streams and water courses as well," the manager said.
Staff recounted work in the emergency operations center, coordination with MSD and EPA actions to manage turbidity, and the need for longer-term investments in backup filtration capacity. Members thanked federal and state responders for rapid assistance and urged continued coordination on infrastructure recovery.
