Lake Lure
The mayor said the amount of debris that Hurricane Helene deposited in the lake is unprecedented. The Town of Lake Lure is working with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to remove this debris.
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Debris cleanup has cost Henderson County $6 million and climbing
Henderson County stands to take a $40-million-dollar hit from Helene as its applications for help covering storm-related expenses and lost revenue are being considered.
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Buncombe County announces FEMA deadline extensions, updates recovery resources
Debris Removal USACE has been on the ground in Buncombe County since October. Tasked by FEMA, USACE crews initially worked on critical project ...
Asheville, Army Corps make progress in debris removal: over a million cubic yards cleared
The City of Asheville and the Army Corps of Engineers have provided an update on the debris removal at the Buncombe Couty ...
NC lawmakers unveil latest $500 million Helene plan, with billions in damage estimated
Release of this bill follows Gov. Josh Stein’s request for $1 billion in Helene storm recovery money, which he wants the ...
Helene recovery: How many vehicles remain in waterways, relief programs, FEMA extension, more
County briefings go live every Wednesday at 11 a.m. The Feb. 5 briefing covered debris removal updates, relief programs and ...