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Air board hears detailed Helene recovery update: demolitions, FEMA coordination, air curtain incinerators and biochar pilots
Summary
Agency staff reported heavy work on demolition permits tied to Hurricane Helene, coordination challenges with FEMA wet-ink signature requirements, increased complaint volume, and growing interest in air curtain incinerators and biochar units as alternatives to open burning.
Agency Director Ashley and staff gave a substantive update on Helene recovery operations, saying the office has focused on demolition permitting, air curtain incinerator oversight and coordination with FEMA and local governments.
Demolition permitting and FEMA process: Ashley described a large volume of demolition permits being handled in batches as FEMA and county programs mobilize contractors. She said staff have entered many permits directly into Exela because contractor-driven single entries would take longer; the office has had multiple staff working to catch up. Ashley estimated the office has processed roughly 85 permanent demolition…
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