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$81 million in FEMA disaster funds reached western NC counties after delays, aiding recovery from Hurricane Helene’s 2024 damage.
Federal disaster funds from FEMA, totaling $81 million, have finally reached western North Carolina, supporting recovery from Hurricane Helene's 2024 damage.
The aid, disbursed after delays, will reimburse Buncombe, Avery, and Yancey counties for storm response and debris removal, with Asheville receiving over $7 million.
Funds also support buyouts for 47 damaged homes.
The release follows criticism of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem by Senator Thom Tillis and a Senate report accusing her of creating bureaucratic hurdles that slowed aid.
While FEMA stated the disbursement was not linked to the criticism, the timing has raised questions about political influence on disaster response.
Ongoing concerns persist about the long-term stability of FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund due to the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
81 millones de dólares en fondos de desastres de FEMA llegaron a los condados del oeste de Carolina del Norte después de retrasos, ayudando a la recuperación de los daños del huracán Helene en 2024.