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Mitchell County officials urge faster release of storm recovery funds, warn of heightened fire risk
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Commissioners and county staff told visiting officials that allocated state and federal recovery money remains unusable without final language, urged faster release, and pressed for fire mitigation, private-bridge reimbursements and small-business support.
Mitchell County commissioners and staff pressed state and federal partners Thursday to speed the release of post-storm recovery funds and warned that large amounts of downed timber and debris are raising near-term fire risks.
Commissioner Blevins told the assembled group that many residents still lack access to their homes and that private bridges remain essential for people across the county. Commissioner Pittenger said roughly “$2,000,000,000” is sitting in channels in Raleigh that could be routed to mountain communities but needs help to move…
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