FEMA Announces Additional $116 Million for North Carolina

ATLANTA - FEMA announced more than $116 million in federal funding to support the state of North Carolina's recovery from Tropical Storm Helene and help prevent future disaster damage across the state.

Of the approved funds, more than $72 million will go to rebuilding or restoring critical infrastructure, clearing debris from public roads, and repairing roads and bridges damaged by Helene. An additional $44.6 million will support hazard mitigation investments that are moving forward to protect communities from future flooding and severe weather.

Here are some of the notable FEMA grants obligated to the state and communities:

• $34.7 million to North Carolina Department of Transportation for road and bridge repairs across more than 300 sites in Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Caldwell, Henderson, Mitchell, Surry and Watauga counties.  
• $17.6 million to Rutherford County for the removal of nearly 700,000 cubic yards of debris and 75,000 trees and limbs from public rights of way, and the operation of four debris reduction sites.  
• $10.5 million to Asheville for potable water distribution, the repair or replacement of more than 100 fleet vehicles, DeBruhl Water Treatment Plant repairs, and road repairs.  
• $3.7 million Beech Mountain for repairs to the town's sewer system and wastewater treatment plant.  

Here are some of the notable Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects:

• $14.2 million to acquire flood-prone properties in Buncombe County.
• $12 million to North Carolina Emergency Management to support the development and submission of hazard mitigation projects.
• $9.5 million to acquire flood-prone properties in Henderson County.
• $3.4 million to elevate 45 homes in Beaufort County.
• $1.7 million to acquire flood-prone properties in Transylvania County.
• $760,000 to acquire flood-prone properties in Haywood County.
• $519,000 for the management of Pamlico County's elevation project.
• $488,000 to acquire flood-prone properties in Brunswick County.
• $361,000 to acquire flood-prone properties in Windsor.
• $314,000 to acquire flood-prone property in Catawba County.
• $297,000 to acquire flood-prone properties in Madison County.
• $212,000 to purchase and install four generators to provide power to Liberty's critical facilities during severe weather events.
• $168,000 to purchase and install a generator at a Beaufort County pump station.
• $127,000 to purchase and install two generators at two pump stations in Warrenton.

These mitigation projects are advancing through the final Congressional notification process and will be formally announced as final award actions are completed. Acquired properties will be returned to open space and deed restricted, eliminating future flood risk.

Prior to today's announcement, more than $1 billion was provided to North Carolina for recovery efforts. FEMA has also paid more than $549 million in grants to survivors to directly help families recover. 

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