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Staff reported no fatalities, injuries, or property damage among Mount Vernon residents from the record-setting December flood, which reached 37.73 feet. The city is preparing federal reimbursement reports and will review its emergency response.
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The flood response included an emergency operations center, a flood wall, bridge closure, evacuations, and public information efforts. City staff will evaluate what worked and what should improve, while seeking federal reimbursement for eligible response costs. The Fire Department also announced nine new firefighter hires, with shift assignments planned to begin in June 2026.
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