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Fletcher reports storm damage across neighborhoods; town, county and volunteers coordinate debris removal and aid
Summary
Town Manager reported damage to dozens of homes and to Bill Moore Community Park, described distribution-pod operations that served hundreds, and said Fletcher and Henderson County are coordinating debris removal and FEMA involvement while volunteers and churches run local supply hubs.
The Fletcher Town Manager reported widespread damage from the recent hurricane and outlined ongoing recovery operations, including town-run distribution pods, volunteer support and coordination with Henderson County for debris removal and FEMA reimbursement.
"We counted 15 homes where we saw people had pulled things out of the house," the manager said when describing early damage surveys in Southchase and other neighborhoods. The manager estimated "maybe 30 to 40 structures" with water-in-the-house damage, but emphasized that figure is preliminary and subject to further survey and county/FEMA confirmation.
Public facilities fared better: the manager said no town buildings showed structural damage, but Bill Moore Community Park…
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