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Carter County approves $3 million HEAL loan and broad Helene flood spending package
Summary
The Carter County Commission on Feb. 18 approved a $3 million Helene Emergency Assistance Loan (HEAL) from TEMA and a slate of related budget amendments, purchase orders and payments to support debris removal, road repairs and landfill operations following Tropical Storm Helene.
The Carter County Board of Commissioners approved a $3,000,000 emergency loan from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (HEAL program) and a large package of Helene-related spending on Feb. 18, 2025.
Commissioner Julie Guinn moved to approve participation in the HEAL loan program; the motion, seconded by Todd Smith, passed on an electronic tally reported in the record (19 yes, 3 no). The loan augments previously authorized funds to cover additional expenses tied to debris removal and road repairs after Tropical Storm Helene.
The commission also approved multiple specific expenditures and budget amendments connected to the disaster response. Among the largest items were a…
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