City details debris cleanup plan, urges residents to report damages for FEMA

Adrian, the city’s chief of staff, told the council the city has contracted a debris‑removal company that has collected about 66,000 cubic yards of storm debris so far and is staging and mulching material at a site at 4 Winds Park.

He asked residents to move cut branches and other storm waste to the front of their yards near the street so the contractor can pick it up more quickly. "We probably have about 66,000 cubic yards that have been picked up so far," Adrian said, noting crews are prioritizing large trunks and hazardous limbs.

Adrian said the city also placed dumpsters at the city garage for residents by appointment; people should call the mayor’s office to schedule drop‑offs during business hours. He emphasized that property owners still must obtain building permits for repairs (fees temporarily waived) and that electrical work must be inspected before utilities will be reconnected.

The council was also urged to catalog volunteer activity, donated food and supplies, and staff time so the city can seek FEMA reimbursement. Adrian said the city will circulate a volunteer sheet to record names and hours, and requested council members and community groups to help compile submissions.

Why it matters: the faster debris is staged for pickup and the more in‑kind aid is documented, the stronger the city’s case for federal reimbursement and the quicker neighborhoods will be cleared.