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DSS reports long-term recovery progress; county to receive state disaster energy assistance allocations
Summary
Ashe County Department of Social Services updated commissioners on disaster case management, unmet needs, long-term recovery organization and a state energy assistance allocation tied to hurricane response.
The Ashe County Department of Social Services (DSS) told the Board Tuesday that disaster case management is ramping up and that about 54% of unmet needs identified through a county hotline have been addressed.
Tracy, speaking for DSS, said a supervisor-funded disaster case management unit is now operating and staff are triaging unmet needs — ranging from firewood and heating fuel to bridge and road repairs. The long-term recovery group has been established to coordinate community volunteers and contractors on larger projects.
"We are still gearing…
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