09/06/2023
Debris removal trucks have arrived and ready to begin work today in the unincorporated area of Lowndes County.
Residents should move debris to the right-of-way. The right-of-way will be cleared as quickly as possible. Do not place household garbage, bags, construction and demolition debris, or anything else that is not from a tree with yard debris. There are no length requirements on trees for the unincorporated area of Lowndes County.
There is a massive amount of debris, and it is going to take a long time to get around to everywhere. They will also likely have to make several passes through each area to collect everything, bear with our teams, and donβt feel like you missed out if they come by and you still have stuff that needs to get to the road.
Local governments cannot go on private property, though. We can only pick up what is in the public right of way. Private subdivisions should deposit all yard debris in one central location. It will be collected via coordination with private subdivision HOA representatives.
Tree and debris removal contractors are telling residents that FEMA is required to remove their yard debris. Yard debris will be removed by local government services regardless of whether Lowndes County is declared a major disaster area.
There are many volunteer groups in Lowndes County, and Lowndes County Emergency Management is coordinating with them. Crisis Cleanup has activated a private property, property debris cleanup, and home repair hotline for residents who need assistance cleaning debris from private property. The hotline number is 1.800.451.1954.