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Burke County says FEMA public‑assistance application seeks roughly $11.4 million but reimbursement is stalled
Summary
County Manager Manning told commissioners the county has applied for about $11.4 million in FEMA public assistance; to date only minimal funds have been reimbursed and FEMA policy interpretation (trailer‑fill percentages, rotating local project managers) is delaying large‑project obligation.
Burke County officials told the Board of Commissioners on Nov. 17 they have applied for more than $11.4 million in FEMA public assistance reimbursement related to recent storm recovery but have received only limited obligations so far.
"To date, we've been reimbursed... roughly a million dollars, $12,000 in reimbursement in the category A," County Manager Manning said, describing progress and remaining complications in…
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