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Waynesville told FEMA referral to Federal Highway Administration led to denial of $380,000 Depot Street claim
Summary
Council heard that a $380,000 FEMA reimbursement request for Depot Street was routed to the Federal Highway Administration and denied for failing to meet construction specifications; staff will send an objection to FEMA and share it with Congressman Edwards.
On Sept. 9 the council received an update that a Depot Street reimbursement request submitted to FEMA for about $380,000 was denied after FEMA referred the matter to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
An unidentified council member recounted that FEMA returned the request because the damage was classified as part of a highway system (described in the meeting as the "USA Highway") and that FHWA denied the claim for not meeting its construction specifications. The speaker said he will prepare an objection letter to FEMA and send copies to members of Congress, including Congressman Edwards, as he pursues reconsideration.
Council members referenced a recent Raleigh News & Observer story about statewide delays in FEMA reimbursements and expressed frustration; the speaker noted local FEMA staff had been supportive but the federal interagency routing created the denial. No formal council action was recorded at the meeting on this item; staff said they will resubmit or pursue appeals as advised.
The council recorded the update for the public record and discussed plans to escalate the matter.
