A West Virginia county is struggling with flood debris removal nearly 8 weeks after the incident, a report by MetroNews says. The flood in Greenbrier County took place on June 23.
According to the report, most of the debris came after volunteer groups demolished homes after the flood. Construction debris isn’t cover in the county’s debris removal contract. The report says that the next phase of pickup is currently being organized by the state and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and that removal will be handled then.
Greebrier County Office of Emergency Services Director Al Whittaker told MetroNews that property owners must make an application and give approval for debris removal.
The number for Greenbrier County property owners wanting demolition debris removed is (304) 647-9930.
Once a property owner calls, the report says, the county’s building inspector will review the application to make sure it meets eligibility requirements then it will be sent to the state and FEMA for processing. If the property is in a municipality the application must go through those offices.