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| https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-tim-moore-announces-more-49-million-fema-funding-hurricane-helene | Congressman Tim Moore Announces More Than $4.9 Million in FEMA Funding for Hurricane Helene Recovery Projects in NC-14 | 2026-07-17 | 2026 | 2026-07 | Republican | House | NC | Tim Moore | M001236 | timmoore.house.gov | timmoore | https://timmoore.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) announced more than $4.9 million in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Hurricane Helene recovery across North Carolina's 14th District. Projects include critical infrastructure repairs, utility restoration, and debris removal. “This funding is an important step forward in the recovery from Hurricane Helene,” said Congressman Moore. “From debris removal in Burke County to utility repairs in Chimney Rock, this funding will help restore critical infrastructure and support the work that remains ahead. I appreciate President Trump, Secretary Mullin, and the folks at FEMA for helping ensure Western North Carolina’s recovery keeps moving forward.” $2,566,448.10 will go to Chimney Rock Village for permanent water and sewer line repairs following severe damage from Hurricane Helene. These repairs include replacing damaged sewer and force mains, installing new manholes and lift stations, upsizing storm drainage, restoring pavement, and implementing erosion control measures. This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. $1,537,543.93 will support debris removal operations throughout Burke County following Hurricane Helene. The project will remove approximately 19,603 cubic yards of vegetative debris from private property sites across the county under the Private Property Debris Removal Program, helping reduce safety hazards and support ongoing recovery efforts. This funding is authorized under Section 407 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. $605,074.86 will go to the City of Morganton to support pump station electrical repair or replacement due to severe damage caused by Hurricane Helene. This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. $143,419.42 will go to the Town of Lake Lure to replace building contents, vehicles, and barges damaged by Hurricane Helene. This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. $108,756.26 will go to Polk County to repair or replace roadways, embankments, and culverts as a result of Hurricane Helene. This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. | 1 | 2026-07-18T06:58:50Z | 2026-07-18T07:00:34Z |