Congressman Tim Moore Secures $1.9 Million for New Cleveland County Emergency Operations Center in DHS Funding Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House passed legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security, the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7147, by voice vote. In this bill, Congressman Tim Moore secured $1,954,000 to build a new Cleveland County Emergency Operations Center.

"Today, the House passed long-overdue funding for the Department of Homeland Security and made sure those who protect our country - TSA, Border Patrol, Coast Guard, and others - continue to be paid," said Congressman Moore. "This legislation also includes my Community Project Funding request of $1.9 million to build a new Emergency Operations Center in Cleveland County. As this area continues to grow, we need to address the county's lack of a dedicated Emergency Operations Center, which limits how quickly and effectively we can respond when disaster strikes. I look forward to seeing this investment translate into faster, more effective response."

This funding would be used for the Cleveland County Emergency Operations Center. The project is constructing a 581-square-foot EOC facility on County-owned property at 1333 Fallston Road in Shelby, NC, to provide a dedicated, secure, technologically advanced, and sustainable facility that streamlines operations and improves response efficiency in our rural community.

Cleveland County, North Carolina, has experienced steady population growth in recent years. In 2023, the County's population was estimated at 101,378, reflecting a 0.72% increase from 2022. Local and regional economic development has been very successful, suggesting that the upward population trend will continue. Despite this growth, the County currently lacks a dedicated Emergency Operations Center (EOC), which is crucial for coordinating responses to natural and man-made disasters.

This funding was secured through the Community Project Funding process, which allows members of Congress to request federal funding for specific, eligible projects in their districts. Each request must meet strict transparency requirements, demonstrate a clear public benefit, and be submitted to the Appropriations Committee for review and approval.

The bill now heads to the President's desk, where it is expected to be signed into law.