Additional $28 Million Approved to Support Recovery

ASHEVILLE, N.C. - FEMA continues to support the state of North Carolina as it leads community cleanup and restores infrastructure damaged by Tropical Storm Helene and other disasters.

On Aug. 24, Secretary Noem announced an additional $28 million in reimbursement funds for North Carolina disaster recovery. This brings the total in August alone to $124 million in recovery reimbursements to the state.

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

• $14 million for emergency protective actions taken by approximately 40 North Carolina communities following Helene.
• $4.3 million for repairs to public parks and recreational facilities in Avery, Buncombe and Haywood counties and other communities.
• $3.6 million for public road and bridge repairs.
• $3 million for the repair or replacement of essential utilities including water treatment plants, water lines, and electrical systems.
• $2.8 million for local debris removal efforts in Buncombe County, Beech Mountain and other communities.

FEMA is reimbursing these costs at no less than a 75% federal share through its Public Assistance Program which provides funds for state and local governments response and recovery work. Helene costs are funded at no less than 90%. To date, more than $656 million has been provided to the state for road repair, debris removal, critical infrastructure repair and more. Since Jan. 20, 2025, more than $347 million in Public Assistance reimbursements has been approved to support the recovery efforts in North Carolina.