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FEMA Funds North Carolina Recovery | Wilmington News
FEMA just poured another $25 million into North Carolina’s recovery, bringing total aid to help communities bounce back from Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Chantal. Most of the funds—$23 million—goes to public assistance for debris cleanup, emergency response, and road/utility repairs. Key recipients include North Carolina Emergency Management ($4M for debris), DOT ($3.2M for roads), and Asheville ($3M for utilities and buildings). An additional $2.3M targets hazard mitigation by purchasing 10 flood-prone properties in Buncombe and Madison counties to convert into open space, reducing…
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