DeSoto Parish Police Jury approves $500,000 transfer for storm debris monitoring; FEMA reimbursement discussed The DeSoto Parish Police Jury voted to transfer $500,000 from the road fund to the disaster relief fund to pay for debris-monitoring costs tied to the 2026 winter storm; officials said FEMA can reimburse up to 75% if an on-site monitor is used and cited contractor DRC's $850,000–$900,000 estimate for parish debris.

DeSoto Parish is taking proactive steps to ensure recovery from the 2026 winter storm by approving a $500,000 transfer for essential debris monitoring—could this be the key to unlocking federal funds?

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DeSoto Parish OKs notice to proceed for debris contractor, will use disaster-relief funds while seeking reimbursements The DeSoto Parish Police Jury authorized the parish administrator to issue a notice to proceed to the selected debris contractor using $409,000 from the disaster-relief fund, while officials pursue potential state and federal reimbursements and emphasized RFP compliance is required to qualify.

DeSoto Parish is gearing up for a major cleanup, tapping into $409,000 from disaster-relief funds while eyes are set on securing state and federal reimbursements!

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