Interim superintendent reports widespread park flood damage; FEMA claim submitted

Sep 1, 2026

Interim Superintendent David Ikes told the Anderson City Parks Board that multiple parks suffered significant flood damage, a partial damage list was submitted to FEMA last week, and citywide two-day losses were estimated north of $28 million; he said FEMA typically covers about 75% of allowable expenses.

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Interim Parks Superintendent David Ikes told the board on Sept. 1 that many parks across Anderson City suffered substantial flood damage and that staff submitted a partial damage list to FEMA roughly a week earlier.

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