The declaration allows for federal reimbursement from FEMA for debris removal and management of the process.  The BOCC reviewed numerous contract applications and bids before deciding to accept a contract with Young’s General Contracting, Inc., Poplar Bluff, MO, for debris removal.  Another contract with Neel-Schaffer, Inc., Fort Worth, TX, was accepted for management of the debris removal process.  The contracts are estimated at $600,000 for debris removal and $150,000 for management however the contracts are dependent upon the amount of debris.