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Haywood County marks one year since Hurricane Helene, officials outline recovery needs
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Officials and residents gathered to honor five local victims of Hurricane Helene, thank responders and volunteers, and outline ongoing recovery needs including an estimated $5 million in repairs and limited FEMA funding.
Haywood County officials and residents gathered for a remembrance ceremony marking one year since Hurricane Helene, honoring five people who died in the flood and emphasizing the continuing work to repair homes, infrastructure and lives.
County Commission Chairman Kevin Ensign recounted the emergency response and praised local emergency management staff, volunteer fire departments, county nurses and heavy-equipment operators for rescue and cleanup efforts. Ensign thanked state and federal partners, saying Gov. Roy Cooper and U.S. Sen. Richard Burr’s office (Sen. Tillis was also thanked in the remarks) responded quickly when asked for help. He also…
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