Teams to begin assessing residential damage Monday

Published 2:23 pm Sunday, September 25, 2016

Assessment teams on Monday will begin to inspect residential properties in Freeborn County for storm-related damage, according to a news release.

The teams will inspect properties that verbally have confirmed damage to a county hotline number.

Upon inspection and verification of damage, the property owner will receive a voucher allowing them to dispose of storm damaged debris at the Albert Lea Transfer Station from Monday through Thursday.

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People who have not yet reported damage are asked to call 507-373-3965 or email jody.larson@co.freeborn.mn.us. People should be ready to provide their name, address, phone number, number of occupants in the home, what was damaged and the approximate value of the damage.

The information will aid Freeborn County in assessing individual damages in Freeborn County.

The city of Albert Lea Transfer Station will be open the following times this week:

  • 3 to 7 p.m. Monday
  • 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday
  • 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday

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