County engineer flags sewer break at Tobacco River; staff will raise it with FEMA

An HDR engineer told Lincoln County commissioners that a sewer line where it crosses the Tobacco River suffered water damage during the flood, and county staff said they will document the exact location and estimated costs to raise the issue with FEMA and state damage assessment teams.

The engineer reported that the problem appears to be water‑related at a sewer crossing. County staff said they will provide exact location information and cost estimates so the condition can be considered in next week’s FEMA and state assessments. Commissioners discussed bringing this location up during the preliminary damage assessment and determining whether repair work could be eligible for assistance under the current emergency declaration.

The meeting did not record a formal decision or procurement action specific to the sewer break; staff said the site will be added to the list of locations to present during the FEMA/state damage assessments next week.