Congressman Tim Moore Announces Over $3.2 Million in FEMA Funding for Hurricane Helene Recovery Projects in NC-14

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) announced more than $3.2 million in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Hurricane Helene recovery projects across North Carolina's 14th District. The funding supports infrastructure repairs, utility restoration, and other recovery efforts in communities throughout Western North Carolina.

“While Western North Carolina has come a long way since Hurricane Helene, many communities are still working to recover,” said Congressman Moore. “This funding provides much-needed support to the communities that stepped up during the storm and helps ensure recovery efforts can continue without placing additional strain on local taxpayers. I'm grateful to President Trump, Secretary Mullin, and FEMA for their continued commitment to helping Western North Carolina rebuild stronger than ever.”

$1,811,429.39 will go to Rutherford County for management costs as a result of Hurricane Helene, including both direct and indirect administrative expenses by the state, local, tribal, or territorial government. This project is funded at a 100% federal cost share. This funding is authorized under Section 324 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.

$566,123.14 will go to the City of Kings Mountain to repair or replace utility poles, transformers, and gas lines severely damaged by Hurricane Helene. This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.

$403,563.66 will go to the Town of Lake Lure to repair or replace damaged roads, embankments, and related infrastructure impacted by Hurricane Helene. This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.

$295,260.43 will go to the City of Morganton to support engineering and design services following Hurricane Helene. This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. 

$156,599.91 will support deck, boardwalk, fencing and related repairs at Western Piedmont Community College following severe damage by Hurricane Helene. This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.