US EditionWilmington Nonprofit Coastal Horizons Faces $6 Million State Funding Cut
- Governor Josh Stein criticized FEMA's denial to extend 100% reimbursement for Hurricane Helene debris cleanup in western North Carolina.
- The denial stemmed from FEMA's conclusion that additional full federal cost share was not justified, despite calls to match past hurricane aid like Katrina.
- Recovery efforts continue to progress slowly following Hurricane Helene's impact on September 26, 2024, with millions of cubic yards of wreckage cleared, yet numerous communities that rely heavily on tourism remain greatly affected.
- Governor Stein stated the cleanup shortfall could cost North Carolina taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, as waterways contain three to seven times more debris than initially estimated.
- Stein vowed to push for increased state and federal funding to support ongoing debris removal, which is critical to accelerating recovery and rebuilding efforts in the western region.
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Wilmington nonprofit Coastal Horizons faces $6 million state funding cut
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Coastal Horizons COO Ryan Estes says the Wilmington-based nonprofit is weighing its options after lawmakers in Raleigh cut $6 million in state funding. Estes says losing that funding will impact a number of programs used by people across the state. One program focuses on helping those facing substance abuse and mental health challenges, while another works to keep those battling addiction out of prison. Estes worries …
Watauga Democrat
Stein: FEMA rejection will cost North Carolinians hundreds of millions
(The Center Square) – Hundreds of millions of dollars, from taxpayers in North Carolina, are going to help continue the cleanup from Hurricane Helene following FEMA’s second rejection.
MyClallamCounty.com
FEMA denies North Carolina request for 100% cost-sharing of Hurricane Helene relief
Allison Joyce/Getty Images, FILE (WASHINGTON) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied North Carolina’s request for the agency to match 100% of the state funds for Helene cleanup, according to a letter sent from the acting FEMA administrator to the governor of North Carolina. “After a careful and thorough review of all the information available, including that contained in your initial request for a cost share adjustment and appeal, we h…
FEMA denies North Carolina request for 100% cost-sharing of Hurricane Helene relief - The Pulse of NH
Allison Joyce/Getty Images, FILE(WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied North Carolina's request for the agency to match 100% of the state funds for Helene cleanup, according to a letter sent from the acting FEMA administrator to...
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