Burke County Increases Hurricane Recovery Budget to $21.5 Million; FEMA Reimbursement Underway
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Summary
The board approved a budget amendment raising the county’s hurricane recovery budget to $21.5 million; FEMA has issued approximately $5.4 million so far and the county expects additional reimbursements and some insurance proceeds.
Burke County approved a budget amendment to increase the county’s hurricane recovery and repair budget to $21.5 million to cover debris removal and property repairs following recent storm damage.
County staff told the board the total cost for debris removal and repairs is approaching $21,500,000; to date the county has received roughly $5.4 million from FEMA and expects a modest insurance recovery (approximately $200,000 was cited during the meeting). Staff said debris contractors are winding down collection operations and that FEMA reimbursement processes remain active; the county planned a meeting with FEMA representatives to pursue outstanding reimbursements.
Commissioner Lively moved to approve the budget amendment; Commissioner Nicks seconded the motion and the amendment passed. Staff indicated they would continue to reconcile invoices and work with FEMA to recover eligible costs.
