Have a say in how North Carolina allocates $1.4 billion in federal disaster recovery funds following Hurricane Helene.
Join a public input session on Monday, February 24, 2025 (11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.) at the Office of Land of Sky Regional in Asheville (339 New Leicester Highway, Suite 140).
The Governor and the NC Department of Commerce need your input for an Action Plan focused on rebuilding housing, infrastructure, and the local economy.
Ways to Participate
1. Attend the Asheville public input session this Monday at the Office of Land of Sky Regional from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Details at https://bit.ly/4hKuOQR.
2. Submit your feedback online at bit.ly/41osVUg
3. Email your comments to [email protected]
4. Send a letter or fax (full details at commerce.nc.gov/recovery)
Why Your Input Matters
- This funding will directly impact housing recovery, infrastructure improvements, and economic revitalization.
- The Plan proposes a majority of funds go to housing recovery for low- and moderate-income residents. The Plan also proposes funds for infrastructure rebuilding and economic support, particularly for small businesses and commercial districts.
- The final plan will determine how federal recovery dollars are spent.
The deadline to provide feedback is March 20, 2025. This is our chance to advocate for Buncombe County’s fair share to build back stronger.
Buncombe County Community Briefing, Feb. 19, 2025. Speakers included the Asheville City Government, Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, and Duke Energy.
Let’s work together to ensure our community receives the support it needs to rebuild and thrive.
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