Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator
Ted Budd (R-N.C.) released the following statement after President Trump and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Noem approved more than $165.9 million in funding to North Carolina for Public Assistance (PA) grant projects to reimburse incurred
costs from the COVID-19 Pandemic and for disaster recovery following Hurricane Helene & other disasters.
“Since Democrats irresponsibly shut down DHS, I have been working with President Trump, his administration, and colleagues
in Congress like Rep. Chuck Edwards toward a solution that will allow Helene aid to flow despite the current shutdown posture. I am proud to announce that these efforts, in conjunction with Secretary Noem, have resulted in tens of millions of additional PA
grant funding being approved for Western North Carolina. This solution will not last forever, as FEMA’s reserves will run dry without reopening DHS. Democrats in Congress have made it clear they will accept no limited funding proposals for DHS’s subagencies,
but I will continue to urge my colleagues to come to the table and negotiate so that FEMA’s important work is not impacted by a prolonged partisan political fight,”
said Senator Budd.
DHS’s approval for $73.8 million in outstanding COVID-19 PA funding for North Carolina includes grants for: North Carolina Department
of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), Henderson County Hospital Corporation, Mecklenburg County, Harnett Health System Inc., Wake Forest University, Novant Health Inc., Caromont Health, Duke University Health System, Blue Ride Healthcare Hospitals, Inc.,
and Catawba Valley Medical Center.
Additionally, just over $3 million in PA was approved for the Town of North Topsail Beach for constructing an emergency berm
for protective measures.
Below is a chart detailing the PA grants that have received approval for Hurricane Helene:
|
TOTAL PROJECT COST |
FEMA SHARE |
FEDERAL COST SHARE |
GRANT TYPE |
SUMMARY |
|
$2,503,430.95 |
$2,503,430.95 |
100% |
PA |
TOWN OF BILTMORE FOREST This award provides $2,503,430.95 in federal funding to the town of Biltmore Forest for debris removal operations as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 407 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
|
|
$3,364,167.90 |
$3,364,167.90 |
100% |
PA |
COUNTY OF ASHE This award provides $3,364,167.90 in federal funding to the county of Ashe for debris removal operations as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 407 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
|
|
$1,916,520.68 |
$1,916,520.68 |
100% |
PA |
MADISON COUNTY This award provides $1,916,520.68 in federal funding to Madison County for emergency protective measures as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
|
|
$6,983,492.05 |
$6,983,492.05 |
100% |
PA |
BLUE RIDGE ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP – Electric Distribution System Emergency Support This award provides $6,983,492.05 in federal funding to the Blue Ridge Electric Membership for emergency protective measures as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
|
|
$7,577,605.79 |
$7,577,605.79 |
100% |
$7,577,605.79 |
BURKE COUNTY This award provides $7,577,605.79 in federal funding to Burke County for Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Debris Removal operations as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 428 of the Robert T.
|
|
$1,754,682.76 |
$1,579,214.49 |
90% |
PA |
METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE DISTRICT OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA – Sewer Line System This award provides $1,579,214.49 in federal funding to the Metropolitan Sewerage District of Buncombe County, North Carolina for permanent repairs as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert
|
|
$4,932,470.00 |
$4,439,223.00 |
90% |
PA |
NC DEPT. OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES This award provides $4,439,223.00 in federal funding to the NC Dept. of Natural and Cultural Resources for permanent repairs as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized provided under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford
|
|
$1,239,259.00 |
$1,115,333.10 |
90% |
PA |
TOWN OF OLD FORT – Westerman Street Water Line This award provides $1,115,333.10 in federal funding to the town of Old Fort for permanent repairs as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
|
|
$4,607,775.94 |
$4,146,998.35 |
90% |
PA |
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION – Division 14 Polk County: State Route 1102 Pearson Falls Road This award provides $4,146,998.35 in federal funding to the NC Department of Transportation for permanent repairs as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
|
|
$3,895,003.07 |
$3,505,502.77 |
90% |
PA |
BURKE COUNTY This award provides $3,505,502.77 in federal funding to Burke County for Public Assistance Alternative Procedures Debris Removal operations as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 428 of the Robert T.
|
|
$13,275,253.38 |
$11,947,728.05 |
90% |
PA |
MITCHELL COUNTY This award provides $11,947,728.05 in federal funding to Mitchell County for debris removal operations as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 407 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. |
|
$2,199,191.71 |
$1,979,272.54 |
90% |
PA |
COUNTY OF ASHE This award provides $1,979,272.54 in federal funding to the county of Ashe for debris removal operations as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 407 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
|
|
$1,924,089.00 |
$1,731,680.10 |
90% |
PA |
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION This award provides $1,731,680.10 in federal funding to the NC Department of Transportation for permanent repairs as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
|
|
$3,571,616.87 |
$3,571,616.87 |
100% |
PA |
BUNCOMBE COUNTY – Force Account Labor This award provides $3,571,616.87 in federal funding to Buncombe County for emergency protective measures as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. During the incident
|
|
$2,772,145.00 |
$2,494,930.50 |
90% |
PA |
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION This award provides $2,494,930.50 in federal funding to the NC Department of Transportation for permanent repairs as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
|
|
$2,325,641.08 |
$2,093,076.98 |
90% |
PA |
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION – Division 11 Avery County: State Routes 1107, 1108, 1109, 1110, 1111, This award provides $2,093,076.98 in federal funding to the NC Department of Transportation for permanent repairs as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
|
|
$2,312,465.50 |
$2,081,218.95 |
90% |
PA |
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION This award provides $2,081,218.95 in federal funding to the NC Department of Transportation for permanent repairs as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
|
|
$2,119,838.50 |
$1,907,854.65 |
90% |
PA |
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION – Division 13 Mitchell County: State Route – Highway NC80 This award provides $1,907,854.65 in federal funding to the NC Department of Transportation for permanent repairs as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
|
|
$2,073,952.00 |
$1,866,556.80 |
90% |
PA |
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION This award provides $1,866,556.80 in federal funding to the NC Department of Transportation for permanent repairs as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
|
|
$2,466,259.40 |
$2,219,633.46 |
90% |
PA |
CALDWELL COUNTY This award provides $2,219,633.46 in federal funding to Caldwell County for debris removal operations as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 407 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
|
|
$1,579,128.95 |
$1,421,216.06 |
90% |
PA |
BLUE RIDGE ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP – Watauga and Ashe Counties: Access Roads This award provides $1,421,216.06 in federal funding to the Blue Ridge Electric Membership for permanent repairs as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
|
|
$1,375,353.00 |
$1,237,817.70 |
90% |
PA |
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION This award provides $1,237,817.70 in federal funding to the NC Department of Transportation for permanent repairs as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
|
|
$1,506,373.68 |
$1,355,736.32 |
90% |
PA |
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION – Division 11 Watauga County: State Routes 1117, 1118, 1120, and 1125 This award provides $1,355,736.32 in federal funding to the NC Department of Transportation for permanent repairs as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
|
|
$1,255,143.20 |
$1,129,628.88 |
90% |
PA |
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION – Division 11 Watauga County: State Routes 1129 and 1130 This award provides $1,129,628.88 in federal funding to the NC Department of Transportation for permanent repairs as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
|
|
$1,563,933.00 |
$1,407,539.70 |
90% |
PA |
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION This award provides $1,407,539.70 in federal funding to the NC Department of Transportation for permanent repairs as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
|
|
$1,423,935.00 |
$1,281,541.50 |
90% |
PA |
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION – Division 11 Watauga County: State Route 1233 This award provides $1,281,541.50 in federal funding to the NC Department of Transportation for permanent repairs as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
|
|
$1,414,544.60 |
$1,273,090.14 |
90% |
PA |
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION This award provides $1,273,090.14 in federal funding to the NC Department of Transportation for permanent repairs as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
|
|
$1,627,749.12 |
$1,464,974.21 |
90% |
PA |
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION This award provides $1,464,974.21 in federal funding to the NC Department of Transportation for permanent repairs as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
|
|
$2,689,301.70 |
$2,420.371.53 |
90% |
PA |
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION – Division 13 Buncombe County: State Route 2776 Declaration Date: 9/28/2024 This award provides $2,420,371.53 in federal funding to the NC Department of Transportation for permanent repairs as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
|
|
$1,966,224.25 |
$1,769,601.83 |
90% |
PA |
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION – Division 13 Buncombe County: This award provides $1,769,601.83 in federal funding to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for permanent repairs as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. |
|
$1,622,174.00 |
$1,459,956.60 |
90% |
PA |
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION This award provides $1,459,956.60 in federal funding to the NC Department of Transportation for permanent repairs as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
|
|
$1,708,716.58 |
$1,537,844.93 |
90% |
PA |
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION – Division 13 Buncombe County: State Routes 2832, 2886, This award provides $1,537,844.93 in federal funding to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for permanent repairs as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
|
|
$1,417,920.00 |
$1,276,128.00 |
90% |
PA |
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION This award provides $1,276,128.00 in federal funding to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for permanent repairs as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
|
|
$5,600,601.92 |
$5,040,541.73 |
90% |
PA |
CITY OF ASHEVILLE – North Fork Water Treatment Plant This award provides $5,040,541.73 in federal funding to the city of Asheville for permanent repairs as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
|
|
$1,482,977.10 |
$1,334,679.39 |
90% |
PA |
TOWN OF LAKE LURE – Lake Safety Facilities This award provides $1,334,679.39 in federal funding to the town of Lake Lure for permanent repairs as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized
|
|
$2,348,420.00 |
$2,113,578.00 |
90% |
PA |
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION – Dillingham Rd. Bridge This award provides $2,113,578.00 in federal funding to the NC Department of Transportation for permanent repairs as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 406 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. |