Contracted flood debris removal operations are advancing across the area, with specialized contractors preparing to clear both residential rights-of-way and local waterways following recent high water.
Emergency Management Director Wade Walling reported that contractor SDR is coordinating final administrative details and documentation with municipal leadership to initiate roadside collection. Once given the green light, residents will be permitted to push flood debris to the public right-of-way, where heavy equipment will collect and haul the material directly to approved disposal sites or staging locations.
In addition to neighborhood pickup, SDR is preparing for a dedicated waterway mission starting at the northern county line and working south along the river. The contractor will operate within the state-recognized 75-foot riverbank easement to extract washed-out tanks, heavy wreckage, and hazardous drift before upcoming weather systems can dislodge the material further downstream. The waterway project will involve requesting private landowner access to reach heavily obstructed sections of the riverbank.
The cleanup is managed under a state disaster contract carrying a 75% federal (FEMA) share and an 18.75% state match. The remaining 6.25% local match is expected to be largely covered through documented volunteer hours, donated resources, and municipal labor already logged during the community’s immediate response.
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