County asks for FEMA assistance post storm

Hays County Commissioners authorized the submission for Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance related to the severe winter storm in February. 

The major purchases that might be reimbursed include diesel fuel for Emergency Service Districts, pallets of water and food items. 

Some items were purchased on credit cards and have not yet been paid. The commissioners voted to allocate $15,000 from contingencies for these items and other potential items that may come up like Transportation Department crew costs or damages to the roads. The contingencies will cover costs until a potential reimbursal through FEMA.