Chuck Edwards

04/06/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/06/2026 11:14

Edwards Announces Helene Recovery Funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced the release of $26 million in FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program reimbursement funds to support ongoing Hurricane recovery in Western North Carolina. Funding secured for North Carolina's 11th District includes:
  • $1,051,554 to Polk County to acquire and demolish 4 properties, returning the land to green space to prevent future flood damage.
  • $19,861,597 to Yancey County to acquire and demolish 53 properties, returning the land to green space to prevent future flood and landslide damage.
  • $5,197,609 to Henderson County to acquire and demolish 18 properties, returning the land to green space to prevent future flood and landslide damage.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding supports long-term projects designed to reduce future disaster damage. These investments help communities strengthen infrastructure, protect critical facilities, and reduce the risk of repeat losses during future storms, saving taxpayer dollars and improving resilience across the region.

"These funds provide critical support for families still rebuilding," said Congressman Chuck Edwards."They allow communities to convert vulnerable properties to green space, reduce future disaster risk, and make Western North Carolina stronger and more resilient."
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