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DSS seeks state hurricane relief funds to repair or replace veteran’s unsafe home; county extends RFP deadline
Summary
Burke County Department of Social Services requested use of state 'adult essential services' hurricane relief funds to replace or repair a severely damaged private home occupied by a 64‑year‑old veteran; staff said the state encouraged spending and the county extended the contractor RFP deadline to May 9 after receiving one bid.
Department of Social Services staff asked commissioners to approve use of state‑provided adult essential services funds — a one‑time allotment tied to Hurricane Helene relief — to repair or replace a private dwelling occupied by a 64‑year‑old veteran, Mr. Williams, whose house was judged beyond reasonable repair.
Brett Porter, social work supervisor, said the state allocated $131,444 to Burke County for adult services after the Sept. 28 storm and that the state had encouraged counties to spend the funds across four eligible adult‑service codes (including Adult Protective Services…
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