"We had municipalities still sending us information at 3 p.m.
(Wednesday)," Colvin said. "We sent the information to the state
about 3:30 p.m."
Of the county's 60 municipalities, Colvin said, only 10 to 15
sent storm impact data to the local emergency agency.
"But that's OK, because it's just preliminary data to determine
if it is even worthwhile to apply for state reimbursement," Colvin
said. "If the numbers are not there, it's not worth it."
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency has requested
expenses relating to:
Paid emergency personnel who worked overtime.
Personnel called in to provide emergency services for roads,
streets, water, sewers or parks.
Emergency supplies, such as flares, sand bags, barricades,
cones, batteries and takeout meals.
Relocation of hospital/nursing home residents in immediate danger.
Use of emergency equipment or equipment used to support
emergency operations.
Debris removal.
The final number forwarded to the state was about $73,000, Colvin
said.
"Now, that's only the cost of the debris cleanup," Colvin said.
"It doesn't include damage to buildings or roads."
Colvin said the storm did not cause much structural damage.
"There were some cases where homes were damaged by falling trees,
but all in all, there weren't that many cases," Colvin said. "And
those cases will mostly be covered by insurance companies."
Colvin said the data will be compiled, along with information
from the state's other counties, to determine if federal
reimbursement dollars are necessary.
"The last time I spoke to PEMA, they didn't think the numbers
would be there," Colvin said. "Once they get all the data collected
and compiled, we're expecting to hear back from them by the end of
the week."
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