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Buncombe reports major debris removal, demolition start and PPDR closeout details
Summary
County staff reported that right-of-way and waterway debris-removal missions for Buncombe County are complete, private-property debris removal is substantially complete with 4,789 parcels cleared, demolition work has begun (six completed so far) and FEMA has issued ineligibility letters for some private-property applications.
County manager Dane (last name not provided) updated commissioners on Buncombe County's debris-removal operations and the start of demolition work related to Tropical Storm Helene recovery.
Dane reported the county's right-of-way debris removal mission is complete with more than 1.5 million cubic yards processed; waterway debris removal is complete with about 1.6 million cubic yards removed; private-property debris removal is substantially complete with approximately 4,789 parcels cleaned and a small number still finishing. Temporary debris management sites (Beacon and Old County Landfill) have been closed out after processing and the Cane Creek athletic field is being restored with topsoil and reseeding work pending better weather.
Demolition operations have started for eligible structures. A first batch of demolition projects moved to construction last week; six demolitions were completed in the first week and the contractor aims to complete three to four demolitions per day, work permitting. Staff said the county was coordinating with FEMA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and partner agencies to move demolition packets toward FEMA sign-off.
Dane said FEMA sent ineligibility notices to some private-property debris applicants for reasons such as debris on unmaintained areas and debris that did not meet FEMA's immediate-threat criteria. FEMA will issue additional eligibility letters in the near term and those communications are sent directly to applicants.
The update was informational; commissioners asked for follow-up on specific neighborhoods and were told staff would follow up.
