Flood recovery moves forward, but local cost remains a major challenge

FEMA sets Menard County’s share of flood bill at more than 16 times the annual county Road & Bridge budget

Submitted by Menard County Judge Brandon Corbin We have now reached an important point in that process. Approximately $13.08 million in road and infrastructure repairs have been obligated through FEMA’s Public Assistance program for damage caused by the flooding. This represents a tremendous investment in rebuilding county roads and infrastructure that were damaged or destroyed.

However, FEMA assis…