Morganton accepts $1.36 million in FEMA reimbursements for Hurricane Helene costs
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Summary
Council accepted FEMA reimbursement approvals totaling $1,359,103 for Hurricane Helene expenses — including $286,435 for wastewater emergency expenditures — and approved transferring the funds to the Helene Capital Projects Fund; staff also reported a separate $904,000 reimbursement for electric restoration is advancing through the state review process.
Morganton City Council on Feb. 9 accepted FEMA reimbursement approvals totaling $1,359,103 related to Hurricane Helene response and recovery efforts and approved transferring the funds to the city's Helene Capital Projects Fund.
Staff said the reimbursement package includes $286,435 for wastewater emergency expenditures and $1,072,668 for various projects; council approved a budget amendment to recognize the revenue and transfer it into the capital projects fund. The city also reported that a separate FEMA reimbursement of approximately $904,000 for electric system restoration in October 2024 has advanced through FEMA processes and is now in state review pending final approval and issuance of funds.
Council members welcomed the reimbursements, noting receipt does not always mean an immediate check but represents successful claims that will offset previously incurred expenses.
Next steps: staff will monitor state and federal processing for outstanding claims and allocate the Helene funds into the projects identified in the capital program.
