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Burke County DSS outlines hurricane relief spending and operations; board approves emergency funding
Summary
DSS Director Corey reported a state allocation just over $900,000 for hurricane relief split among essential services, rental and energy assistance; commissioners voted 5‑0 to approve emergency funding and to move the budget amendment forward.
Burke County’s Department of Social Services outlined staffing challenges, program performance and a state hurricane relief allocation the department said totals roughly $900,000 for county use.
DSS Director Corey (S10) told the Board that the state allocated funds to affected counties and that Burke County’s allotment is just over $900,000, to be distributed across three pots: essential services for child welfare ($263,000) and adult services…
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