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County finance director: $15.8 million in FEMA projects, only $623,000 reimbursed so far
Summary
Finance Director Christian Owen reported the county has $15.8 million in active FEMA projects related to Hurricane Helene, including a $13.8 million waterway debris claim; only $623,000 has been received to date and many projects remain pending RFIs from FEMA.
Christian Owen, Haywood County finance director, updated commissioners on FEMA reimbursements tied to Hurricane Helene, saying the county has $15.8 million of active projects in the FEMA portal and has received $623,000 in reimbursement to date.
Owen summarized the project list and status: smaller category B projects (lodging/meals, law enforcement mutual aid) have been obligated and, in at least one case, paid; a category A debris project for right‑of‑way debris was obligated on Aug. 15 and is now with the state for review. He said the most substantial claim — approximately $13.8 million for waterway debris removal — is listed as “pending application completion”…
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