Congressman Tim Moore Highlights Millions in FEMA Grants for Hurricane Helene Recovery in Rutherford and Burke Counties

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) is highlighting more than $4.75 million in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support recovery and infrastructure repairs in Rutherford and Burke Counties following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.

“While Western North Carolina has come a long way in the recovery process, there’s still more work to do,” said Congressman Moore. “I’m proud to be a strong voice for continued federal investment in our communities, and I want to thank the Trump Administration and FEMA for making these critical resources available—especially for areas like Chimney Rock and Burke County. This funding will help folks rebuild and move forward with confidence.”

In Rutherford County, FEMA awarded over $2.7 million for permanent repairs at Chimney Rock State Park, including $1.52 million to repair washed-out roads critical to park access and visitor safety, and $1.21 million to rebuild the historic Old Rock Café, a key tourism and community fixture destroyed in the storm. More here.

In Burke County, FEMA has allocated $1.44 million to repair NC 105 Old Roadway, which suffered major base and surface damage during the storm.

This funding comes from FEMA's Public Assistance Program and was authorized under the Robert T. Stafford Act following the federal disaster declaration forHurricane Helene. All projects are funded at a 90% federal cost share.