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Commissioners move FEMA funds to general fund and welcome new veterans services director
Summary
The board approved transferring approximately $225,000 in FEMA storm funds into the county general fund and introduced Wes as the new veterans services director, who asked veterans to make appointments and bring DD-214s for benefits assistance.
Commissioners approved a motion to transfer roughly $225,000 in FEMA disaster reimbursement into the county general fund; the board clarified those funds are not being redirected to local fire departments and recorded a unanimous vote to accept the transfer.
Separately, the chair introduced Wes as the county’s new veterans services director. Wes thanked commissioners and described intake procedures: veterans should bring their DD‑214 forms and spouses should bring marriage and death certificates for benefit and death‑benefit processing. Wes said he will be scheduling on‑the‑job training and asked veterans to make one‑hour appointments for full claims interviews.
Commissioners thanked Wes for taking the role and praised assistance from neighboring counties (Surry County and others) that offered interim support while the office vacancy was filled.
