FEMA Funds $26 Million for Buyout of 75 Homes in North Carolina, Opening New Path Forward for Hurricane Helene Recovery
FEMA awarded more than $26 million through its Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to buy out 75 flood-damaged homes in Henderson, Polk and Yancey counties, targeting properties in communities like Burnsville, Green Mountain, Fletcher and Tryon to eliminate future flood risks. The funding, at a 75% federal share, follows $66 million obligated in March 2026 for additional hazard mitigation including 150 property buyouts.
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FEMA awarded more than $26 million through its Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to buy out 75 flood-damaged homes in Henderson, Polk and Yancey counties, targeting properties in communities like Burnsville, Green Mountain, Fletcher and Tryon to eliminate future flood risks. The funding, at a 75% federal share, follows $66 million obligated in March 2026 for additional hazard mitigation including 150 property buyouts.
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