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Henderson County reports $26M shortfall, more than 1 million cubic yards of debris removed after Hurricane Helene
Summary
County staff told commissioners April 6 the recovery operation has removed more than 1,025,000 cubic yards of debris, but timing and FEMA policy changes have left the county with an estimated $26.9 million gap while reimbursements and obligated projects continue to be processed.
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — County staff updated the Board of Commissioners on April 6 about ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene, saying more than 1,025,143.4 cubic yards of debris have been removed countywide but reimbursement timing and FEMA policy shifts have left Henderson County with a large shortfall.
Recovery Director Natalia Pollard‑Santana and Public Safety Director Jimmy Brissie told the Board the county has received about $32 million in FEMA receipts to date but currently reports net expenditures of roughly $65.9 million, yielding a net deficit of…
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