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Communities weigh future flood protections in Vinton and Palo
The article surveys Vinton and Palo as they assess flood protection options after 2016 crests. Mayors John Watson of Vinton and Thomas Yock of Palo cite budget limits and FEMA uncertainty, while volunteers and local barriers kept areas dry. Palo faces upgrades costing about 680000 dollars with berms and barriers, aided by resident turnout.
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Vinton
John Watson
Watson
FEMA
Texas
Florida
Puerto Rico
Palo
Ryan Scheckel
Scheckel
Trisca Dix
Dix
Thomas Yock
Yock
Linn County
Les Beck
Linn County Planning and Development
Beck
Bock