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Three FEMA hazard mitigation projects in North Carolina move through final Congressional notification

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The listed HMGP projects are advanced through the Congressional notification process and proceed toward final award actions as described.

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Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced more than $116 million in federal funding to help North Carolina recover from Tropical Storm Helene and to fund projects that reduce future flood and storm damage. Over $72 million is designated for repairing and restoring infrastructure — including roads, bridges, and utilities — and $44.6 million is for hazard mitigation projects such as property acquisitions and home elevations. Notable FEMA Public Assistance obligations include grants to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Rutherford County, Asheville, and Beech Mountain. The release notes that North Carolina had already received more than $1 billion for recovery and that FEMA has paid over $549 million to survivors.
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The DHS press release dated January 14, 2026 (Secretary Noem Announces Additional $116 Million for North Carolina) explicitly lists HMGP investments of roughly $14.2M to acquire flood-prone properties in Buncombe County, $9.2M to acquire properties in Henderson County, and ~$2.5M to elevate 14 homes in Beaufort County, and states these projects are advancing through the final Congressional notification process. FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program documentation confirms HMGP funds are used for acquisitions and elevation projects. Verdict: True — the quoted figures and the status (advancing through final Congressional notification) match the official DHS announcement and are consistent with HMGP use and procedures.

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  1. Update · Jan 14, 2026, 11:10 PMTrue
    The DHS press release dated January 14, 2026 (Secretary Noem Announces Additional $116 Million for North Carolina) explicitly lists HMGP investments of roughly $14.2M to acquire flood-prone properties in Buncombe County, $9.2M to acquire properties in Henderson County, and ~$2.5M to elevate 14 homes in Beaufort County, and states these projects are advancing through the final Congressional notification process. FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program documentation confirms HMGP funds are used for acquisitions and elevation projects. Verdict: True — the quoted figures and the status (advancing through final Congressional notification) match the official DHS announcement and are consistent with HMGP use and procedures.
  2. Original article · Jan 14, 2026
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