Congressman Tim Moore Announces Over $13 Million in FEMA Funding for Lake Lure, Rutherfordton, and Polk County

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) announced $13,851,577.47 in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Hurricane Helene recovery across Lake Lure, Rutherfordton, and Polk County. Projects include critical building and bridge repairs, park restoration, and debris removal.

"Western North Carolina has made significant progress since Hurricane Helene, but recovery is far from over," said Congressman Moore. "This funding will repair school buildings, restore the Lake Lure bridge, reopen parks, and clear debris across Rutherford and Polk Counties. I appreciate the Administration and the folks at FEMA for continuing to prioritize Western North Carolina's recovery."

$4,934,881.17 will go to the Town of Lake Lure to fund repairs across multiple park facilities, including Morse Park, Lake Lure Beach and Water Park, lake access ramps, lake seawall and cobblestone walkway, Pool Creek Picnic Park, Lake Lure green space, fire department dry hydrant, and Washburn Marina seawall. This funding is authorized under Section 428 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.

$3,161,956.00 will go to Rutherfordton to support the restoration of two school buildings impacted by Hurricane Helene located at 132 and 134 Maple Street. This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.

$2,255,390.10 will go to the Town of Lake Lure to fund the restoration of the pedestrian bridge between Lake Lure and Chimney Rock severely damaged by Hurricane Helene. This funding is authorized under Section 428 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.

$1,970,168.29 will go to Polk County to support debris removal operations as a result of Hurricane Helene. This funding is authorized under Section 407 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.

$1,529,181.91 will go to the Town of Lake Lure to support repairs to restore Buffalo Creek Park, Weed Patch Mountain Trails, and Lake Lure Dredge Spoils retention ponds back to their pre-disaster design, function, and capacity. This funding is authorized under Section 428 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.