Budd Announces Approval of $238+ Million in Helene Public Assistance Thanks to Secretary Mullin’s DHS Reforms

Washington, D.C.
— U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) today announced that Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin approved more than $238 million in Public Assistance (PA) grant program funding to reimburse localities for Hurricane Helene recovery projects in Western North Carolina.
“Secretary Mullin is delivering on the promises he made to the people of Western North Carolina,”
said Senator Budd.
“I’m grateful that he and his team have worked with me and my Congressional colleagues to direct needed relief to WNC that ensures funds move through the FEMA review process without unnecessary bureaucratic delay. Our efforts will continue as new projects are completed every single week. My focus remains on ensuring the federal government continues to do its part and make sure funding reaches our Appalachian communities as quickly as possible, and Secretary Mullin has been an excellent partner in delivering results.”
Below is a chart detailing the breakdown of funds that have been approved.
Disaster
PW#
FEMA Share
Federal Cost
Share
Type of Grant
Summary
4827
00053(2)
$1,408,031.64
90%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
– Division 13 Buncombe County: State Route 2153 Ivy Hill Road Bridge
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $1,408,031.64 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene made landfall generating strong winds, storm surge, and flooding, causing damage to roads throughout North Carolina. As a result, state route 2153 Ivy Hill Road bridge sustained catastrophic damages. In response to the event, the applicant will utilize contract resources for full replacement of the bridge, to restore it back to its pre-disaster function utilizing best construction practices and applicable codes and standards. Work to be completed includes architectural and engineering design services, and the demolition and replacement of a 1,820 square foot (SF) bridge. The cost estimate was generated using FEMA’s Rapid Assessment with Public Infrastructure Data (RAPID). This program uses geospatial and aerial imagery as well as available Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and State Department of Transportation (DOT) data to develop a conceptual estimate for known public infrastructure. The scope of work will be updated/versioned at the appropriate time when the method of repair and surveys/assessments are completed. Version 0 (V0) was written to capture the demolition of the damaged bridge, the approaches, site excavation, and architectural and engineering costs. The cost of this version was $1,388,660.00 funded at a 75% federal cost share = $1,041,495.00. Version 1 (V1) was written to capture a cost share adjustment from 75% to 90%. The cost of this version was $208,299.00. Version 2 (V2) is being written to capture the work to be completed for the design and construction of the replacement bridge. The applicant will utilize embedded mitigation through reconstructing the bridge as a concrete cored slab bridge. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. Property insurance coverage for roads, road rights of way, embankment erosion, bridges or culvert damage represented on this project are not insured or insurable. Total V2 project costs are $1,564,479.60 (Contract) funded at a 90% federal cost share = $1,408,031.64, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
00058(2)
$2,157,363.80
90%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
– Division 13 Buncombe County: State Route 2150 Hobson Branch Road Bridge
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $2,157,363.80 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene made landfall generating high winds, storm surge, and flooding, causing damage to roads throughout North Carolina. As a result, state route 2150 Hobson Branch Road bridge sustained catastrophic damages. In response to the event, the applicant will utilize contract resources for full replacement of the bridge restoring it back to its pre-disaster function utilizing best construction practices and applicable codes and standards. Work to be completed includes architectural and engineering design services, and the demolition and replacement of a 1,373 square foot (SF) bridge. The cost estimate was generated using FEMA’s Rapid Assessment with Public Infrastructure Data (RAPID). This program uses geospatial and aerial imagery as well as available Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and State Department of Transportation (DOT) data to develop a conceptual estimate for known public infrastructure. The scope of work will be updated/versioned at the appropriate time when the method of repair and surveys/assessments are completed. Version 0 (V0) was written to capture the demolition of the damaged bridge, the approaches, site excavation, and architectural and engineering costs. The cost of this version was $1,047,599.00 funded at a 75% federal cost share = $785,699.25. Version 1 (V1) was written to capture a cost share change from 75% to 90%. The cost of this version was $157,139.85. Version 2 (V2) is being written to capture the work to be completed for the design and construction of the replacement bridge measuring 110 feet long by 27 wide. Mitigation was achieved through current codes and standards through reconstructing the bridge as a concrete cored slab bridge. No additional mitigation considerations are associated with this project. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. Property insurance coverage for roads, road rights of way, embankment erosion, bridges or culvert damage represented on this project are not insured or insurable. Total V2 costs are $2,397,070.88 (Contract) funded at a 90% federal cost share = $2,157,363.80, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
00062(2)
$3,525,771.11
90%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
– Division 13 Buncombe County: State Routes 2802 Lower Flat Creek Road Bridge, 2426 Shope Creek Road Bridge, and 2783 Rocky Fork Road Bridge
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $3,525,771.11 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene made landfall generating high winds, storm surge, and flooding, causing damage to roads throughout North Carolina. As a result, state route (SR) 2802 Lower Flat Creek Road bridge across Broad River, SR 2426 Shope Creek Road bridge across Shope Creek, and SR 2783 Rocky Fork Road bridge across Rocky Creek in Buncombe County sustained catastrophic damages. High velocity debris laden flood waters overtopped the bridges displacing them and destroying the structures. In response to the event, the applicant will utilize contract resources for the full replacement of the bridges, to restore them back to pre-disaster function, utilizing best construction practices and applicable codes and standards. Work to be completed includes architectural and engineering design services, and the demolition and replacement of a 990 square foot (SF) bridge, a 487 SF bridge, and a 340 SF bridge. Replacement includes mobilization, right of way acquisition, design and construction, end bents, interior bent caps, and foundations, core slab or box beam design. The cost estimate for this project was generated using FEMA’s Rapid Assessment with Public Infrastructure Data (RAPID). This program uses geospatial and aerial imagery as well as available Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and State Department of Transportation data to develop a conceptual estimate for known public infrastructure. The scope of work will be updated/versioned at the appropriate time when the method of repair and surveys/assessments are completed. Version 0 (V0) was written to capture the demolition of the damaged bridge, the approaches, site excavation, and architectural and engineering costs. The cost of this version was $1,386,371.00 funded at a 75% federal cost share = $1,039,778.25. Version 1 (V1) was written as a federal cost share adjustment to 90% and funded an additional $207,955.65. Version 2 (V2) is being written to capture the adjusted scope and costs based on the design build contract. Mitigation will be achieved through the usage of embedded resiliency through reconstructing the bridge as a concrete cored slab bridge. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. Property insurance coverage for roads, road rights of way, embankment erosion, bridges or culvert damage represented on this project are not insured or insurable. Total V2 project costs are $3,917,523.45 (Contract) funded at a 90% federal cost share = $3,525,771.11, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
00066(1)
$4,433,795.41
90%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
– Division 13 Mitchell County: State Routes 1345 Charles Creek Road Bridge and 1188 Dale Hill Road Bridge; Buncombe County: State Route 2419 Bull Creek Road Bridge
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $4,433,795.41 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene made landfall generating strong winds, storm surge, and flooding, causing damage to roads throughout North Carolina. This resulted in catastrophic damages to the state route (SR) 1345 Charles Creek Road bridge and SR 1188 Dale Hill Road bridge in Mitchell County, and the SR 2419 Bull Creek Road bridge in Buncombe County, North Carolina. The bridges were determined to be irreparable and will require full replacement, making the “50% Rule” calculation unnecessary. In response to the event, the NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will utilize contract resources for the full replacement of the bridges, to restore them back to their pre-disaster function. Work to be completed includes architectural and engineering design services, and the demolition and replacement of a 615 square feet (SF) bridge, a 714 SF bridge, and a 493 SF bridge. The applicant will construct cored slab bridges at the same location, with work including rights of way acquisition, mobilization, bridge design and construction such as end bents, foundations on steel piles, end bent caps, superstructures, bridge railing, pavement marking, and signage. Mitigation will be achieved through the replacement of the bridges to current codes and standards and NCDOT best construction practices. Version 0 (V0) awarded $1,390,186.00 funded at a 90% federal cost share = $1,251,167.40 on 1/27/2025. Version 1 (V1) was prepared to adjust the scope of work and cost based on the design build contract costs. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. Property insurance coverage for roads, road rights of way, embankment erosion, bridges or culvert damage represented on this project are not insured or insurable. Total V1 project costs are $4,926,439.34 (Contract Services) funded at a 90% federal cost share = $4,433,795.41, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6. Total overall costs are $6,316,625.34 funded at a 90% federal cost share = $5,684,962.81 less $1,251,167.40 (V0 Award) = $4,433,795.41 federal cost share balance.
4827
00540(1)
$3,053,060.23
100%
PA
CLEVELAND COUNTY
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $3,053,060.23 in federal funding to Cleveland 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene deposited debris throughout Cleveland County. This created an immediate threat to property, and the health and safety of the general public. In response to the event, the applicant utilized contract services to conduct debris removal and debris monitoring activities. Approximately 247,715.30 cubic yards (CY) of vegetative debris, 1,217 hazardous trees, and 6,595 hazardous hanging limbs were removed from roads and public property, including rights of way. The vegetative debris was hauled to one (1) permitted temporary debris staging and reduction (TDSR) site where it was reduced by grinding and hauled to one (1) permitted final disposal site. Version 0 (V0) awarded $3,854,825 at a 100% federal cost share of expedited funds on 2/11/2025. Version 1 (V1) was prepared to reconcile actual validated costs for work completed from 10/16/2024 through 3/24/2025. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. No mitigation considerations are associated with this project. Total overall project costs are $5,961,534.23 (Contracts Debris Removal) + $946,351.00 (Contracts Debris Monitoring) = $6,907,885.23 less $3,854,825.00 (V0 Award) = $3,053,060.23 funded at a 100% federal cost share as required under the Federal Register Notice #4.
4827
00577(1)
$1,026,875.61
90%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
– Division 13 Yancey County: State Route 1152 Blue Rock Road Bridge
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $1,026,875.61 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene made landfall generating strong winds, storm surge, and flooding, causing damage to roads throughout North Carolina. As a result, state route 1152 Blue Rock Road bridge, sustained catastrophic damage. High velocity debris laden flood waters overtopping the bridge displacing it and destroying the structure. The NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) engineers determined the bridge is irreparably damaged and will require replacement, making the “50% Rule” calculation unnecessary. In response to the event, the applicant will utilize contract resources for the full replacement of the bridge, to restore it back to its pre-disaster function, utilizing best construction practices and applicable codes and standards. Work to be completed includes the replacement of the 5,253 square foot (SF) bridge with a two (2) or three (3) span 170 lineal feet (LF) bridge with an out-to-out width of 36 feet (FT). Replacement includes mobilization, right of way acquisition, design and construction, end bents, interior bent caps, and foundations, core slab or box beam design. The cost estimate for this project was generated using FEMA’s Rapid Assessment with Public Infrastructure Data (RAPID). This program uses geospatial and aerial imagery as well as available Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and State Department of Transportation data to develop a conceptual estimate for known public infrastructure. Version 0 (V0) awarded $4,008,039.00 funded at a 90% federal cost share = $3,607,235.10, on 1/8/2025. Current version 1 (V1) captures the adjusted scope and cost based on the design build contract. Mitigation will be achieved through the usage of embedded resiliency through reconstructing the bridge as a concrete cored slab bridge. This achieved resilience, through current NCDOT codes and standards, has been included in the PA Project SOW, including all applicable costs, so no PA Mitigation funds are associated with this repair. Should the applicant identify future mitigation measures with associated costs, mitigation can be added any time prior to obligation of PA grant funding. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. Property insurance coverage for roads, road rights of way, embankment erosion, bridges or culvert damage represented on this project are not insured or insurable. Total project costs are $4,008,039.00 (Contract V0) + $1,140,972.89 (Contract V1) = $5,149,011.89 less $4,008,039.00 (V0 Award) = $1,140,972.89 funded at a 90% federal cost share = $1,026,875.61, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
00597(1)
$1,663,334.36
90%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
– Division 13 Buncombe County: State Routes 2832 Kirstein Road Pipe Culvert Bridge and 2782 Whitaker Road Pipe Culvert Bridge
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $1,663,334.36 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene made landfall generating strong winds, storm surge, and flooding, causing damage to roads throughout North Carolina. As a result, state route (SR) 2832 Kirstein Road pipe culvert bridge and SR 2782 Whitaker Road pipe culvert bridge across Cane Creek in Buncombe County sustained catastrophic damages. High velocity debris laden flood waters overtopped the bridges displacing them and destroying the structures. The NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) engineers determined the bridges are irreparably damaged and will require replacement, making the “50% Rule” calculation unnecessary. In response to the event, the applicant will utilize contract resources for the full replacement of the bridges, to restore them back to their pre-disaster function, utilizing best construction practices and applicable codes and standards. Work to be completed includes architectural and engineering design services, mobilization, right of way acquisition, end bents, interior bent caps, and foundations, core slab or box beam design, and the demolition and replacement of an 874.67 square feet (SF) bridge and a 583.99 SF bridge. The Kirstein Road pipe culvert bridge will be replaced with a one (1) span 55 lineal feet (LF) long x 24-foot (FT) wide bridge, and the Whitaker Road pipe culvert bridge will be replaced with a one (1) span 45 LF long x 30 FT wide bridge. The cost estimate for this project was generated using FEMA’s Rapid Assessment with Public Infrastructure Data (RAPID). This program uses geospatial and aerial imagery as well as available Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and State Department of Transportation data to develop a conceptual estimate for known public infrastructure. Version 0 (V0) awarded $1,112,957.20 funded at a 90% federal cost share = $1,001,661.48 on 1/27/2025. Version 1 (V1) captures the adjusted scope and cost based on the design build contract. Mitigation will be achieved through the usage of embedded resiliency through reconstructing the bridges as concrete cored slab bridges. This achieved resilience, through current NCDOT codes and standards, has been included in the PA Project SOW, including all applicable costs, so no PA Mitigation funds are associated with this repair. Should the applicant identify future mitigation measures with associated costs, mitigation can be added any time prior to obligation of PA grant funding. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. Property insurance coverage for roads, road rights of way, embankment erosion, bridges or culvert damage represented on this project are not insured or insurable. Total project costs are $1,112,957.20 (Contract V0) + $1,848,149.28 (Contract V1) = $2,961,106.48 less $1,112,957.20 (V0 Award) = $1,848,149.28 funded at a 90% federal cost share = $1,663,334.36, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
01189(0)
$1,611,449.85
100%
PA
YANCEY COUNTY
– Waterway Debris Removal
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $1,611,449.85 in federal funding to Yancey 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene deposited debris throughout the Yancey County waterways. This created an immediate threat to the health and safety of the general public. In response to the event, the applicant utilized contract services to conduct debris removal and debris monitoring activities. Approximately 29,200.29 cubic yards (CY) of vegetative debris, 316.87 CY of construction and demolition debris, 15 hazardous leaning trees, and 120 loose stumps were removed from waterways. Debris was hauled to three (3) permitted temporary debris staging and reduction sites. All work and costs for this project fall between 2/15/2025 and 3/24/2025. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. No mitigation considerations are associated with this project. Total project costs are $1,392,758.75 (Contracts – Debris Removal) + $218,691.10 (Contracts – Debris Monitoring) = $1,611,449.85 funded at a 100% federal cost share, as required under the Federal Register Notice #4.
4827
01411(0)
$1,852,378.20
90%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
– Division 11 Ashe County: State Routes 1264, 1642, 1644, and 1648
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $1,852,378.20 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene generated heavy rain, flooding, and surface runoff, causing damage to roads throughout North Carolina. As a result, seven (7) separate sites along state routes 1264, 1642, 1644, and 1648, sustained severe washout, material loss and erosion to the road base, embankments, shoulders, asphalt surface, concrete end walls, pavement marking lines, and corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culverts. In response to the event, the applicant will utilize contract services for repairs to restore the roads back to pre-disaster design, function, and capacity. Work to be completed includes the replacement of native soil/rock base course, subgrade backfill, aggregate base course, asphalt intermediate course, asphalt surface course, concrete end walls, embankment class II rip rap, CMP culverts, and pavement marking lines. Mitigation was included in the scope of work using rip rap and other erosion control methods to stabilize the roadways, replacing culverts material from CMP to high density polyethylene (HDPE), and adding seeds, mats, and mulch for erosion control. No additional mitigation considerations are associated with this project. No insurance proceeds are included in this project. Property insurance coverage for roads, road rights of way, embankment erosion, bridges or culvert damage represented in this project are not insured or insurable. Total project costs are $2,058,198.00 (Contract Services) funded at a 90% federal cost share = $1,852,378.20, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
02101(0)
$1,223,188.43
90%
PA
CITY OF BREVARD
– Hillview Road
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $1,223,188.43 in federal funding to the city of Brevard 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene generated strong winds, torrential rain, and flooding, resulting in severe damages to separate segments of Hillview Road. Damages include the asphalt pavement and the corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culvert under the road. In response to the event, the applicant will utilize contract services for architectural and engineering (A&E) design services, and repairs to restore the road back to its pre-disaster design, function, and capacity. Work to be completed includes the removal and replacement of concrete sidewalk, asphalt pavement, subbase, aggregate base course, and wing wall; removal of CMP culvert and replacing it with a box culvert; and the cleaning and reshaping of ditches. A hazard mitigation proposal (HMP) is included in this project to prevent future similar damages. Mitigation measures consist of installing class 2 riprap with geotextile filtration fabric to stabilize the inlet and outlet of the culvert. The geotextile fabric will be installed under the rip rap. In accordance with FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG) V4 June 2020, Chapter 8. Section IV and Appendix J. Section I.B., this mitigation measure does not exceed 100% of the eligible repair cost and is considered to be cost-effective. No insurance proceeds are included in this project. Property insurance coverage for roads, road rights of way, embankment erosion, bridges or culvert damage represented in this project are not insured or insurable. Total project costs are $119,130.00 (A&E Design Services) + $1,224,808.98 (Contract Services) + $15,159.27 (HMP) = $1,359,098.25 funded at a 90% federal cost share = $1,223,188.43, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
02153(0)
$2,392,884.24
90%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
– Emergency Support: Temporary Access Bridge
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $2,392,884.24 in federal funding to the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources 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 period, Tropical Storm Helene generated heavy rain, flooding and surface water runoff. As a result, the sole access bridge to the main entrance of Chimney Rock State Park, Chimney Rock, North Carolina, was destroyed. In response, the applicant utilized a mutual aid contract with the North Carolina Department of Transportation to place a temporary two-lane access road and bridge across the Broad River to connect the village of Chimney Rock to Chimney Rock State Park for emergency response, facilitate repairs of Chimney Rock State Park facilities, and to restore public access to the state park. The mutual aid agreement provided rip rap/shot rock, surge stone, aggregate base course (ABC), base stone, and washed and screened aggregate for stabilization and erosion control; asphalt concrete surface course utilized as the top layers of the temporary access road; propane for a tar kettle, grass seed, fertilizer, mulch, lumber, rod chairs for rebar, and bags of concrete; and the use of one (1) dump truck, one (1) truck, one (1) truck bed for medium duty trucks, and 1 hydro-seeder attachment, to assist in the construction of the temporary road and bridge. The emergency work represented in this project is neither insured nor insurable. Mitigation is not eligible for Category B projects. All work and validated costs were completed between the dates of 3/24/2025 and 6/30/2025. Total project costs are $2,658,760.25 (Mutual Aid) funded at a 90% federal cost share = $2,392,884.24, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
02344(0)
$4,845,843.47
90%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
– Division 13 Yancey County: State Route 1115 Bakers Creek Road
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $4,845,843.47 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene generated heavy rains, flooding and surface water runoff, causing damage to roads throughout North Carolina. As a result, separate sites of state route 1115 Bakers Creek road, sustained severe washout, material loss and erosion to the road base, embankments, asphalt surface, pavement marking lines, guardrails, signage, and corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culverts. In response to the event, the applicant will utilize contract services for repairs to restore the road back to pre-disaster design, function, and capacity within the existing footprint following consensus-based codes and standards. Work to be completed includes the removal and replacement of CMP culverts with high-density polyethylene (HDPE) culverts, aggregate base course, asphalt surface, asphalt binder, pavement marking lines, shoulders, native soil embankments with rip rap, and signage. The applicant was informed about available mitigation and will utilize codes and standards to provide for embedded mitigation through adding, upsizing, and extending culvert pipes as well as upgrading pipe material to channel additional storm water and protect the roadway shoulder and embankment; and through adding rip rap, and erosion mat to stabilize the roadway and prevent further damage. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. Total project costs are $5,384,270.52 (Contracts) funded at a 90% federal cost share = $4,845,843.47, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
02345(0)
$1,283,808.83
90%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
– Division 13 Yancey County: State Routes 1136 and 1137
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $1,283,808.83 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene generated heavy rain, flooding, and surface water runoff, causing damage to roads throughout North Carolina. As a result, 12 separate sites along state routes 1136 and 1137 sustained severe washout, material loss and erosion to the road base, embankments, shoulders, asphalt surface, pavement marking lines, signage, guardrail, and corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culverts. In response to the event, the applicant will utilize contract services for repairs to restore the roads back to pre-disaster design, function, and capacity. Work to be completed includes the removal and replacement of aggregate base course, asphalt surface course, asphalt intermediate course, shoulders, embankments, CMP culverts, pavement marking lines, guardrail, and signage. Mitigation was included in the scope of work by upgrading culvert pipe material to channel additional storm water and protect the roadway’s shoulders and embankments. Rip rap and other erosion control methods were also used to stabilize the roadways and prevent further damage. No additional mitigation considerations are associated with this project. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. Property insurance coverage for roads, road rights of way, embankment erosion, bridges or culvert damage represented in this project are not insured or insurable. Total project costs are $1,426,454.25 (Contract Services) funded at a 90% federal cost share = $1,283,808.83, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
02348(0)
$2,272,071.81
90%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
– Division 13 Yancey County: State Routes 1377, 1382 and 1383
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $2,272,071.81 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene generated heavy rain, flooding, and surface water runoff, causing damage to roads throughout North Carolina. As a result, nine (9) separate sites along state routes 1377, 1382, and 1383 sustained severe washout, material loss and erosion to the embankments, asphalt surface, crusher run base, pavement marking lines, and round corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culverts. In response to the event, the NC Department of Transportation will utilize contract services for repairs to restore the roads back to pre-disaster design, function, and capacity. Work to be completed includes the replacement of rip rap embankment, pavement, round CMP culverts, crusher run roadbed base and marking lines. Mitigation was included in the scope of work by adding pipes and extending culverts and upgrading pipe material to channel additional storm water and protect the roadway shoulder and embankment. Other erosion control methods were also used to stabilize the roadway and prevent further damage. No additional mitigation considerations are associated with this project. No insurance proceeds are included in this project. Property insurance coverage for roads, road rights of way, embankment erosion, bridges or culvert damage represented in this project are not insured or insurable. Total project costs are $2,524,524.23 (Contract Services) funded at a 90% federal cost share = $2,272,071.81, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
02820(0)
$7,416,656.67
90%
PA
NORTH CAROLINA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
– Emergency Support
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $7,416,656.67 in federal funding to the North Carolina Emergency Management 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 period, Tropical Storm Helene created an immediate threat to property and the health and safety of the public. In response to the event, the applicant utilized force account labor (FAL) overtime (OT), rented equipment, force account materials (FAM), and contract services to conduct emergency protective measures for the public. FAM costs covered essential hygienic supplies including baby diapers, industrial packaging, freight and shipping to affected areas, and lodging for deployed personnel. Rented equipment included mobile facilities such as command center trailer; sleeping, restroom, shower, and laundry trailers; two temporary bridge sections over the Swannanoa River, generators and electrical distribution; warehouse storage space and material-handling equipment; specialized field equipment; waste management system which included dumpsters with over 150 swap; and transportation vehicles with associated fuel, insurance, and freight. Contract work provided consultancy and specialized staffing for NC EMAC validation, aerial Lidar and geographic information system (GIS) support for damage assessment and planning, warehouse logistics and distribution of medical and relief supplies, and embedded FAL to ensure coordinated operations and emergency transportation. All work and validated costs for this project were performed between 3/25/2025 and 11/2/2025. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. Mitigation is not eligible for Category B projects. Total project costs are $23,327.64 (FAL OT; 12 Laborers @ 430 Hours) + $1,504,632.57 (FAM) + $2,497,284.61 (Rented Equipment) + $4,215,484.81 (Contract Services) = $8,240,729.63 funded at a 90% federal cost share = $7,416,656.67, as required under the Federal Register Notice # 6.
4827
02844(0)
$1,233,002.70
90%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
– Division 11 Ashe County: State Routes 1311, 1312, 1313, 1316, 1319, and 1321
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $1,233,002.70 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene generated heavy rains, flooding and surface water runoff, causing damages to roads throughout North Carolina. As a result, state route (SR) 1311 with two (2) damaged sites, SR 1312 with two (2) damaged sites, SR 1313 with one (1) damaged site, SR 1316 with one (1) damaged site, SR 1319 with 14 damaged sites, and SR 1321 with three (3) damaged sites sustained severe washout, material loss and erosion to the road base, embankments, asphalt surface, pavement marking lines, and culverts. In response to the event, the applicant will utilize contract services for repairs to restore the roads back to pre-disaster design, function, and capacity within the existing footprints. Work to be completed includes the removal and replacement of surface gravel, native soil/rock base course, embankment unclassified fill material, corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culverts, pavement marking lines, and aggregate base course. The applicant was informed about available mitigation and will utilize codes and standards to provide for embedded mitigation through adding rip rap, soil nails, and other erosion control methods to stabilize the roadways and prevent further damage, and through adding a culvert, upgrading pipe material, and adding end walls to channel additional storm water and protect the roadway shoulder and embankment. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. Property insurance coverage for roads, road rights of way, embankment erosion, bridges or culvert damage represented on this project are not insured or insurable. Total project costs are $1,370,003.00 (Contracts) funded at a 90% federal cost share = $1,233,002.70, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
03012(0)
$1,415,954.70
90%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
– Division 11 Ashe County: State Routes 1509, 1510, 1526, 1528, and 1557
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $1,415,954.70 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene generated heavy rains, flooding and surface water runoff causing damages to roads throughout North Carolina. As a result, separate segments of 30 sites along state routes 1509, 1510, 1526, 1528, and 1557 sustained severe washout, material loss, and erosion of surface base, pavements, embankments, and corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culverts. In response to the event, the applicant will utilize contract services for repairs to restore the roads back to pre-disaster design, function, and capacity within the existing footprints. Work to be completed includes the replacement of unclassified embankment fill, aggregate surface course, surface gravel, roadway native soil/rock base course for the shoulders, pavement marking lines, and CMP culverts. The applicant will implement mitigation measures through the scope of work by the use of rip rap and other erosion control methods to stabilize the roadways and prevent further erosion, and by adding concrete end walls to channel additional storm water and protect the roadways shoulders and embankments. No additional mitigation opportunities are associated with this repair at this moment. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. Property insurance coverage for roads, road rights of way, embankment erosion, bridges or culvert damage represented on this project are not insured or insurable. Total project costs are $1,573,283.00 (Contracts) funded at a 90% federal cost share = $1,415,954.70, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
03014(0)
$1,564,049.81
90%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
– Division 11 Ashe County: State Routes 1342, 1345, 1347, 1359, 1360, 1376, 1385, 1505, 1506, and 1508
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $1,564,049.81 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene generated high winds, storm surge, and flooding, causing damage to roads throughout North Carolina. As a result, 29 separate sites along state routes 1342, 1345, 1347, 1359, 1360, 1376, 1385, 1505, 1506, and 1508, sustained severe washout, material loss and erosion to the road base, embankments, shoulders, asphalt surface, concrete end walls, guardrails, pavement marking lines, and corrugated metal pipe (CMP) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) culverts. In response to the event, the applicant will utilize contract services for repairs to restore the roads back to pre-disaster design, function, and capacity. Work to be completed includes the removal and replacement of culverts, crusher run, backfill stone shoulder, intermediate course pavement, surface course pavement, rip rap, concrete end walls, guardrail, and marking lines. Work to be completed also includes repair of native soil embankment, and stabilization of seed, matting, and mulch. Mitigation was included in the scope of work using rip rap and other erosion control methods to stabilize the roadways, and through increasing culvert capacity and replacing culvert’s material from CMP and PVC to high density polyethylene (HDPE). No additional mitigation considerations are associated with this project. No insurance proceeds are included in this project. Property insurance coverage for roads, road rights of way, embankment erosion, bridges or culvert damage represented in this project are not insured or insurable. Total project costs are $1,737,833.12 (Contract Services) funded at a 90% federal cost share = $1,564,049.81, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
03186(0)
$5,017,719.64
90%
PA
CITY OF ASHEVILLE
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $5,017,719.64 in federal funding to the city of Asheville 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene deposited debris throughout the city of Asheville. This created an immediate threat to property, and the health and safety of the general public. In response to the event, the applicant utilized contract services to conduct debris removal and debris monitoring activities. Approximately 455.6 cubic yards of vegetative debris, 4.47 tons of construction and demolition debris, and 15 vehicles were removed from roads and public property, including rights of way. No temporary debris staging and reduction site was utilized. Debris was removed and hauled to four (4) permitted final disposal sites. All work and validated costs for this project fall between 5/6/2025 and 10/6/2025. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. No mitigation considerations are associated with this project. Total project costs are $5,154,914.44 (Contracts Debris Removal) + $420,329.60 (Contracts Debris Monitoring) = $5,575,244.04 funded at a 90% federal cost share = $5,017,719.64, as required under the Federal Register Notice # 6.
4827
03271(0)
$1,443,996.17
90%
PA
TOWN OF OLD FORT
– South Maintenance Building and Vehicles
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $1,443,996.17 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene made landfall generating strong winds, storm surge, and flooding. As a result, the applicant’s south maintenance shop building and 17 vehicles, were severely damaged. In response to the event, the town of Old Fort will utilize force account equipment (FAE) and contract services for repairs to restore the maintenance shop building back to its pre-disaster design, function, and capacity, and replacement of the vehicles. Work completed (WC) included the removal and replacement of a roll up garage door. Work to be completed (WTBC) includes the removal and replacement of building garage doors, interior and exterior doors, windows, drywall, flooring, CMU block walls, roofing material, corrugated metal underlining of roof, a fire hydrant, asphalt for parking lot, concrete for porch, and the clearing of silt and mud on concrete and sunken floor; and the replacement of 17 vehicles. A hazard mitigation proposal (HMP) is included in this project to prevent future similar damages. Mitigation measures consist of dry floodproofing and strengthening the building by replacing the CMU walls with high-strength concrete masonry unit (CMU) blocks, reinforcing the footings, concrete slab with dowels, reinforcing the load path of the CMU walls vertically and horizontally with rebars and anchoring with anchor bolts and mudsill anchors between walls and roof framing. Mitigation measures also include sealing the concrete floor and interior and exterior CMU walls with waterproof sealant, dry floodproofing the doors and roll-up doors with floodproof doors and flood barriers, and elevating HVAC system equipment. In accordance with FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG) V4 June 2020, Chapter 8. Section IV and Appendix J. Section VIII, these mitigation measures do not exceed 100% of the eligible repair costs and are considered to be cost-effective. Insurance proceeds reduction is included in this project. Total project costs are $435,449.00 (WTBC FAE) + $4,436.16 (WC Contract Services) + $1,369,083.16 (WTBC CEF) + $853,599.30 (HMP) less $1,058,127.44 (Insurance Reduction) = $1,604,440.18 funded at a 90% federal cost share = $1,443,996.17, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
03367(0)
$2,780,047.80
90%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION –
Division 11 Watauga County: State Routes 1137 and 1140
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $2,780,047.80 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene generated heavy rains, flooding and surface water runoff, causing damage to roads throughout North Carolina. As a result, 11 separate sites of state routes 1137 and 1140 sustained severe washout, material loss and erosion of embankments, shoulders, aggregate base course, asphalt intermediate course, asphalt surface course, pavement marking lines, and corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culverts. In response, the applicant will utilize contracts for repairs to restore the roads back to their pre-disaster design, capacity, and function within the existing footprints in accordance with codes and standards. Work to be completed includes the restoration of unclassified fill for embankments, fill materials for shoulders, aggregate base courses, asphalt intermediate courses, asphalt surface courses, and subbase native soil or rock base courses. Additionally, the applicant will remove and replace CMP culverts, rip rap armoring, and pavement marking lines. The applicant was informed about available mitigation and will utilize embedded mitigation through using rip rap armoring for slope stabilization and other erosion control methods to stabilize the roadways and prevent further damage. Also, through upsizing culvert pipes, extending a pipe, upgrading pipe material, and adding concrete end walls to channel additional storm water and protect the roadway’s shoulders and embankments. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. Property insurance coverage for roads, road rights of way, embankment erosion, bridges or culvert damage represented on this project are not insured or insurable. Total project costs are $3,088,942.00 (Contracts) funded at a 90% federal cost share = $2,780,047.80, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
03377(0)
$1,115,222.40
90%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
– Division 11 Watauga County: State Routes 1300, 1301, 1304, 1305 and 1388
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $1,115,222.40 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene generated heavy rains, flooding and surface water runoff, causing damage to roads throughout North Carolina. As a result, 21 separate sites along state routes 1300, 1301, 1304, 1305 and 1388, sustained severe washout, material loss and erosion to the road base, embankments, asphalt surface, shoulders, roadbed, pavement marking lines, and corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culverts. In response to the event, the applicant will utilize contract services for repairs to restore the roads back to pre-disaster design, function, and capacity within the existing footprint following consensus-based codes and standards. Work to be completed includes the removal and replacement of asphalt surface course, asphalt intermediate course, base course crush and run, CMP culverts, and pavement marking lines; and the restoration of backfill stone, and embankments native soil with rip rap. The applicant was informed about available mitigation and will utilize codes and standards to provide for embedded mitigation through rip rap armoring for slope stabilization, and seeds, mats, and mulch for erosion control. Should the applicant identify future mitigation measures with associated costs, mitigation can be added any time prior to obligation of PA grant funding. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. Total project costs are $1,239,136.00 (Contracts) funded at a 90% federal cost share = $1,115,222.40, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
03469(0)
$1,686,371.73
90%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
– Division 13 Buncombe County: State Routes 2250, 2403, 2408, 2416, 2420, 2424, and 2427
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $1,686,371.73 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene generated heavy rains, flooding and surface water runoff, causing damage to roads throughout North Carolina. As a result, 15 separate sites along state routes 2250, 2403, 2408, 2416, 2420, 2424, and 2427, sustained severe washout, material loss and erosion to the road base, embankments, asphalt surface, shoulders, aggregate base course, pavement marking lines, guardrails, and corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culverts. In response to the event, the applicant will utilize contract services and (or) force account resources for repairs to restore the roadways back to their pre-disaster design, function, and capacity within the existing footprints following consensus-based codes and standards. Work to be completed includes the removal and replacement of asphalt surface course, asphalt intermediate course, base course crush and run, CMP culverts, and pavement marking lines; and the restoration of native soil. The applicant was informed about available mitigation and has utilized embedded mitigation through upsizing culverts, extending a culvert, upgrading pipe material, and adding end walls to channel additional storm water and protect the roadways shoulder and embankment; and through using rip rap, and other erosion control methods to stabilize the roadways and prevent further damage. Should the applicant identify future mitigation measures with associated costs, mitigation can be added any time prior to obligation of PA grant funding. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. Total project costs are $1,873,746.36 (Contracts) funded at a 90% federal cost share = $1,686,371.73, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
03478(0)
$1,282,956.30
90%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
– Division 13 Buncombe County: State Routes 2801, 2811 and 2850
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $1,282,956.30 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene generated heavy rains, flooding and surface water runoff, causing damages to roads throughout North Carolina. As a result, state route (SR) 2801 with six (6) damaged sites, SR 2811 with three (3) damaged sites, and SR 2850 with three (3) damaged sites, sustained severe washout, material loss and erosion to the shoulders, road base, embankments, surface, pavement marking lines, native soil, and corrugated metal pipe (CMP) and terracotta culverts. In response to the event, the applicant will utilize contract services for repairs to restore the roads back to pre-disaster design, function, and capacity within the existing footprint. Work to be completed includes restoration of backfill stone shoulders, and embankments; the removal and replacement of crusher run roadbed, pavement surface course, pavement intermediate course subbase, CMP and terracotta culverts with high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes, and pavement marking lines. The applicant was informed about available mitigation and will utilize codes and standards to provide for embedded mitigation through replacing embankments with rip rap and increased pipe diameter for erosion control. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. Property insurance coverage for roads, road rights of way, embankment erosion, bridges or culvert damage represented on this project are not insured or insurable. Total project costs are $1,425,507.00 (Contracts) funded at a 90% federal cost share = $1,282,956.30, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
03511(0)
$1,410,782.40
90%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
– J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center Houses 40 and 41
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $1,410,782.40 in federal funding to the NC Department of Health and Human Services 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene made landfall, generating strong winds, storm surge, and flooding, resulting in catastrophic damages to the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center Houses number 40 and 41 buildings. In response to the event, the applicant will utilize contract resources for the full demolition and replacement of both buildings restoring them back to their pre-disaster design, capacity, and function utilizing best construction practices and applicable codes and standards. This project was evaluated for replacement under the “50% Rule” and found eligible for building 40 at 64.42% damaged and building 41 at 71.18% damaged to be replaced. Work to be completed includes architectural and engineering design services, and the demolition and replacement of a 2,312 square feet (SF) house 40 and 1,375 SF house 41. Anticipated insurance proceeds have been deducted from the project costs. Mitigation was achieved through current codes and standards. No additional mitigation will be included in the project at this moment. Total project costs are $2,384,014.00 (Contract) less $816,478.00 (Anticipated Insurance Reduction) = $1,567,536.00 funded at a 90% federal cost share = $1,410,782.40, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
03629(0)
$39,706,925.82
90%
PA
CLEVELAND COUNTY
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $39,706,925.82 in federal funding to Cleveland 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene deposited debris throughout Cleveland County creating a threat to the health and safety of the community. In response, the applicant utilized contracts for debris removal and debris monitoring operations throughout the jurisdiction. Approximately 462,540 cubic yards (CY) of vegetative debris was removed from waterways and hauled to one (1) temporary debris staging and reduction site, where it was reduced by grinding. Approximately 91,957.0 CY of the reduced vegetative debris was then hauled to one (1) final disposal site. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. Mitigation is not eligible for Category A projects. All work and validated costs were performed between 3/25/2025 and 7/31/2025. Total project costs are $43,093,268.46 (Contract Debris Removal) + $1,025,538.00 (Contract Debris Monitoring) = $44,118,806.46 funded at a 90% federal cost share = $39,706,925.82, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
03654(0)
$2,126,018.16
90%
PA
NORTH CAROLINA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $2,126,018.16 in federal funding to the North Carolina Emergency Management 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene deposited debris throughout Haywood County, North Carolina. This created an immediate threat to property, and the health and safety of the general public. In response to the event, the North Carolina Emergency Management utilized contract services to conduct debris removal and debris monitoring activities. Approximately 1,049 cubic yards of mixed debris and 12 tons (TN) of construction and demolition debris were removed from roads and public property, including rights of way, and hauled to one (1) temporary debris staging and reduction site (TDSR) and two (2) final disposal sites. The applicant also hauled 998 TN of vegetative debris and 4,409 tons of wood chips from two (2) TDSR sites to two (2) final disposal sites. All work and validated costs for this project fall between 5/27/2025 and 10/31/2025. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. No mitigation considerations are associated with this project. Total project costs are $2,285,502.80 (Contracts Debris Removal) + $76,739.60 (Contracts Debris Monitoring) = $2,362,242.40 funded at a 90% federal cost share = $2,126,018.16, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
03658(0)
$1,523,299.52
90%
PA
NORTH CAROLINA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $1,523,299.52 in federal funding to the North Carolina Emergency Management 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene deposited debris throughout Caldwell County. This created an immediate threat to property, and the health and safety of the general public. In response to the event, the North Carolina Emergency Management utilized contract services to conduct debris removal and debris monitoring activities. Approximately 3,907.3 cubic yards (CY) of vegetative debris were removed from roads and public property, including rights of way, and hauled to two (2) temporary debris staging and reduction sites (TDSR). The debris was reduced at the TDSR and then hauled to one (1) final disposal site. The applicant also hauled 25,394.90 CY of reduced vegetative debris from the two (2) TDSR sites to one (1) final disposal site. All work and validated costs for this project fall between 6/11/2025 and 8/15/2025. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. No mitigation considerations are associated with this project. Total project costs are $1,150,215.07 (Contracts Debris Removal) + $102,646.60 (Contracts Debris Monitoring) + $439,693.35 (Dump Charges – Tipping Fees) = $1,692,555.02 funded at a 90% federal cost share = $1,523,299.52, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
03677(0)
$10,673,179.81
90%
PA
NORTH CAROLINA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $10,673,179.81 in federal funding to the North Carolina Emergency Management 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene deposited debris throughout the waterways in Cleveland County, North Carolina. This created an immediate threat to property, and the health and safety of the general public. In response to the event, the applicant will utilize contracts for debris removal and debris monitoring operations. A later version will be written on actual costs when the work is complete countywide. Approximately 97,617.22 cubic yards (CY) of mixed vegetative debris and construction and demolition (C&D) debris will be removed from 159 non-navigable waterway sites in, Broad River, First Broad River and Buffalo Creek. The removed debris will be hauled to one (1) temporary debris staging and reduction (TDSR) site and then on to two (2) final disposal sites. In the TDSR site the vegetative debris will be reduced by grinding, and the C&D debris by mechanical reduction. Contractors will also perform debris monitoring activities. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. No mitigation considerations are associated with this project. All work and estimated costs in this project will fall between 7/16/2025 and 9/28/2026. Total project costs are $9,122,375.90 (Contracts Debris Removal) + $2,736,712.77 (Contracts Debris Monitoring) = $11,859,088.67 funded at a 90% federal cost share = $10,673,179.81, as required under Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
03681(0)
$20,375,472.61
90%
PA
NORTH CAROLINA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $20,375,472.61 in federal funding to the North Carolina Emergency Management 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene deposited debris throughout the waterways in Haywood County, North Carolina. This created an immediate threat to property, and the health and safety of the general public. In response to the event, the applicant utilized contracts for waterway debris removal operations on 409 non-navigable waterways located on Pigeon River, Jonathan Creek, West Fork Pigeon River and Hominy Creek within Haywood County. Approximately 177,748.23 cubic yards of mixed vegetative and construction and demolition (C&D) debris were removed from county-wide waterways and hauled to three (3) temporary debris staging and reduction sites where debris was sorted. Vegetative debris was reduced by grinding while C&D debris was reduced by mechanical reduction. The reduced debris was finally hauled to one (1) final disposal site. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. Mitigation is not eligible for Category A projects. All work and validated costs in this project version fall between 5/27/2025 and 3/28/2026. Total project costs are $17,414,933.85 (Contracts Debris Removal) + $5,224,480.16 (Contracts Debris Monitoring) = $22,639,414.01 funded at a 90% federal cost share = $20,375,472.61, as required under Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
03779(1)
$1,230,371.57
100%
PA
FRENCH BROAD ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $1,230,371.57 in federal funding to the French Broad Electric Membership Corporation for management costs as a result of FEMA-DR-4827-NC (Tropical Storm Helene). This funding is authorized under Section 324 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
The Section 1215 of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act changed Section 324 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as Amended (Stafford Act). As a result of the amendment to Section 324, Title 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 207 is no longer effective. Section 1215 expands the definition of management costs to include both direct and indirect administrative expenses by the state, local, tribal, or territorial government. It also establishes the following rates for the Public Assistance program, up to 7% for the recipient and 5% for the subrecipient. The applicant conducted management cost related activities, including tracking, charging, and accounting for items specifically related to their eligible projects for this incident. All versions will award 5% of the eligible obligated projects. The funds for this project represent 5% of two (2) eligible obligated projects totaling ($33,302,221.78 x 5%) = $1,665,111.09. Version 0 (V0) awarded $434,739.52 funded at a 100% federal cost share, on 9/10/2025. This current version 1 (V1) is being written to capture additional estimated management costs in the amount of $1,230,371.57. Total overall management costs for this project are $434,739.52 (V0) + $1,230.371.57 (V1) = $1,665,111.09 funded at a 100% federal cost share less $434,739.52 (V0 Award) = $1,230,371.57.
4827
03848(0)
$1,878,022.66
100%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
– Division 13 Mitchell County: State Route 1357 Whitson Branch Bridge
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $1,878,022.66 in federal funding to the NC Department of Transportation 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 period, Tropical Storm Helene generated heavy rains, flooding and landslides creating an immediate threat to the health and safety of the general public. As a result, the State Route 1357 Whitson Branch bridge, was severely damaged, requiring emergency response and protective measures. In response, the applicant utilized force account materials (FAM) and contracts for the temporary repair of the bridge to protect from immediate threats to lives, public health and safety and/or lessen immediate threats of significant additional damages to improved property. The applicant utilized FAM providing 261.75 tons (TN) of aggregate shoulder borrow, 3,830.30 TN of rip rap and 227.95 TN of shot rock, and contract services to construct the temporary bridge, hauled equipment for storm related work, provide emergency asphalt treatments, roadway and structure engineering and inspections, and preparation of emergency contract for repairs. All work and validated costs were performed between 9/25/2024 and 3/24/2025. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. No mitigation considerations are associated with this project. Total project costs are $1,758,759.07 (Contracts) + $119,263.59 (FAM) = $1,878,022.66 funded at a 100% federal cost share, as required under Federal Register Notice #4.
4827
03849(0)
$1,664,073.53
100%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
– Division 13 McDowell, Mitchell and Rutherford Counties: Temporary Bridges
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $1,664,073.53 in federal funding to the NC Department of Transportation 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 period, Tropical Storm Helene generated heavy rains, flooding and landslides throughout North Carolina creating an immediate threat to the health and safety of the general public. As a result, multiple bridges including culverts and associated roads, were severely damaged, requiring emergency response and protective measures. In response to the event the applicant utilized force account labor (FAL) overtime (OT), force account materials (FAM), force account equipment (FAE), rental equipment and contracts to conduct emergency protective measures. The applicant provided equipment for emergency repairs, engineering and inspection services, emergency bridge overlay and paving repairs, and meals for workers. All work and validated costs were performed between 9/26/2024 and 3/24/2025. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. No mitigation considerations are associated with this project. Total project costs are $1,458,683.41 (Contracts) + $127,755.79 (FAM) + $30,598.97 (FAE) + $45,710.76 (FAL OT; 894 Hours) + $1,324.60 (Rental Equipment) = $1,664,073.53 funded at a 100% federal cost share, as required under Federal Register Notice #4.
4827
03871(0)
$2,718,498.26
90%
PA
MADISON COUNTY
– Emergency Support: Temporary Facilities
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $2,718,498.26 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene generated heavy rain, extreme flooding and surface water runoff which created significant damage to Madison County’s critical facilities. This created an immediate threat to the health and safety of the general public. In response to the event, the applicant utilized force account materials (FAM) and contract services to provide emergency protective measures. Contractors provided site planning, grading and prep work, construction of temporary modular office facilities, and site and utility work, to house the departments of Child Support, IT, Probation Pardon and Parole, Drug Court and Family Counseling Center. Work completed included the placement of six (6) modular units at two locations in the town of Marshall, North Carolina, and connected utilities to each unit consisting of electrical, sewer, water, telephone and internet services. The applicant also purchased materials for the temporary facilities including concrete, parking signs, cleanup signs, and straw for landscaping. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. Mitigation is not eligible for Category B projects. All work and validated costs in this project fall between 3/25/2025 and 3/28/2026. Total project costs are $43,413.03 (FAM) + $2,977,140.59 (Contracts) = $3,020,553.62 funded at a 90% federal cost share = $2,718,498.26, as required under Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
03928(0)
$2,183,314.55
90%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
– Division 13 Mitchell County: State Route 1330 Hughes Gap Road Bridge
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $2,183,314.55 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene made landfall generating strong winds, storm surge, and flooding, causing damage to roads throughout North Carolina. As a result, state route 1330 Hughes Gap Road bridge sustained catastrophic damage. The flooding damaged the bridge reinforced concrete abutments, wingwalls and steel girder bearing supports, and erosion and scouring damaged the bridge approach, road sections, embankments, and shoulder slopes. Based on the results of the “50% Rule” calculation using the applicant provided cost estimate, the facility is eligible for replacement. In response to the event, the applicant will utilize contract services for the full replacement of the bridge, to restore it back to its pre-disaster function utilizing best construction practices and applicable codes and standards. Work to be completed will consist of designing and constructing a one (1) span cored slab bridge at the same location, with work including right of way acquisition, mobilization, bridge design and construction such as end bents, foundations on steel piles, end bent caps, superstructures, bridge railing, pavement marking, and signage, as well as erosion and sediment control measures. The project includes embedded mitigation through the method of repair and current codes and standards, which include adding rip rap and other erosion control methods to stabilize the roadway and prevent further damage. No additional mitigation considerations are associated with this project. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. Property insurance coverage for roads, road rights of way, embankment erosion, bridges or culvert damage represented on this project are not insured or insurable. Total project costs are $2,425,905.05 (Contract) funded at a 90% federal cost share = $2,183,314.55, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
04154(0)
$2,183,472.26
90%
PA
NORTH CAROLINA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $2,183,472.26 in federal funding to the North Carolina Emergency Management 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene deposited debris throughout non-navigable waterways in McDowell County, North Carolina. This created an immediate threat to property, and the health and safety of the general public. In response to the event, the applicant will utilize contracts for debris removal and debris monitoring operations. A later version will be written on actual costs when the work is complete countywide. Approximately 2,507.05 cubic yards (CY) of mixed vegetative debris and construction and demolition (C&D) debris will be removed from 119 non-navigable waterway sites and hauled to one (1) temporary debris staging and reduction (TDSR) site. Approximately 626.7 CY of mixed vegetative and C&D debris will be hauled from the TDSR site to one (1) final disposal site. Also, debris monitoring activities will be performed. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. No mitigation considerations are associated with this project. All work and estimated costs in this project version fall between 7/30/2025 and 3/28/2026. Total project costs are $2,288,199.90 (Contracts Debris Removal) + $137,880.38 (Contracts Debris Monitoring) = $2,426,080.28 funded at 90% federal cost share = $2,183,472.26, as required under Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
04302(0)
$2,373,377.40
90%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
– Division 13 Buncombe County: State Route 2429 Long Branch Road Bridge
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $2,373,377.40 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene made landfall generating high winds, storm surge, and flooding, causing damage to roads throughout North Carolina. As a result, state route 2429 Long Branch Road bridge, sustained catastrophic damages. The high-velocity flooding and drifting debris caused severe scouring beneath both concrete abutments causing the east abutment to fracture, settle and rotate which resulted in loss of bearing for three (3) steel beams and vertical displacement and rotation of the superstructure and deck. The NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) engineers determined the bridge is irreparably damaged and will require replacement, making the “50% Rule” calculation unnecessary. In response to the event, the applicant will utilize contract services for replacement to restore this facility back to its pre-disaster function utilizing current standards and specifications and NCDOT good engineering practices guidelines. Work to be completed will consist of designing and constructing a one (1) span 27 feet (FT) wide x 65 FT long cored slab bridge in the same location, with right of way acquisition and mobilization. Bridge design and construction will include end bents, foundation at end bents on steel piles, reinforced concrete end bent caps, bridge superstructures, bridge railing, pavement marking, signage, erosion and sediment control measures. Mitigation will be achieved through the replacement of the bridge to codes and standards and NCDOT best construction practices. No additional mitigation considerations are associated with this project at this moment. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. Property insurance coverage for roads, road rights of way, embankment erosion, bridges or culvert damage represented on this project are not insured or insurable. Total project costs are $2,637,086.00 (Contract) funded at a 90% federal cost share = $2,373,377.40, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
04341(1)
$80,000,228.17
100%
PA
NORTH CAROLINA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
– Emergency Support
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $80,000,228.17 in federal funding to the North Carolina Emergency Management 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 period, Tropical Storm Helene generated heavy rain, flooding and surface water runoff across western North Carolina. This created an immediate threat to the health and safety of the general public, requiring emergency protective measures (EPM). In response to the event, the North Carolina Emergency Management utilized rented equipment and contract services to provide temporary facilities and wrap around services for emergency personnel and the public. EPM included but are not limited to the mobilization and demobilization of base camps; and providing generators, restroom and shower trailers, handwashing stations, laundry trailers, dumpsters, charging stations, fuel, transportation, and logistics resources for the distribution of disaster commodities, equipment, and personnel. The applicant also provided medical supplies and medication, medical staff, management and support personnel, including site and project managers, consultants, janitorial services, service technicians, electrical and mechanical crews, and security. Version 0 (V0) awarded $93,178,707.41 (Rented Equipment) + $106,834,752.04 (Contract Services) = $200,013,459.45 funded at 100% federal cost share, on 1/28/2026. Version 1 (V1) was prepared to capture reconciliation of actual validated costs for the emergency protective measures performed from 9/26/2024 through 3/24/2025. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. Mitigation is not eligible for Category B projects. Total V1 project costs are $78,445,881.80 (Rented Equipment) + $1,554,346.37 (Contract Services) = $80,000,228.17 funded at a 100% federal cost share, as required under Federal Register Notice #4. Total overall project costs are $280,013,687.62 funded at a 100% federal cost share less $200,013,459.45 (V0 Award) = $80,000,228.17 federal cost share balance.
4827
04470(0)
$1,372,563.30
90%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
– Division 14 Haywood County: State Route 1306 Evan Cove Bridge
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $1,372,563.30 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene made landfall generating strong winds, storm surge, and flooding, causing damage to roads throughout North Carolina. As a result, state route 1306 Evan Cove bridge sustained catastrophic damages. The NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) engineers determined the bridge is irreparably damaged and will require replacement, making the “50% Rule” calculation unnecessary. In response to the event, the applicant will utilize contract resources for full replacement of the bridge restoring it back to its pre-disaster function utilizing codes and standards and NCDOT good engineering practices guidelines. Due to site conditions, road geometry, and codes and standards, the new cored slab replacement bridge will increase in both length (70 feet) and width (30 feet) dimensions. Replacement includes mobilization; unclassified excavation; removal of existing asphalt pavement; furnish and install asphalt intermediate course, surface course, asphalt binder for binder mix, guardrail, and pavement marking lines. Also, erosion control measures and seed, mat and mulch stabilization. Mitigation was achieved through current codes and standards reconstructing the bridge as a concrete single span cored slab bridge. No additional mitigation considerations are associated with this project. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. Property insurance coverage for roads, road rights of way, embankment erosion, bridges or culvert damage represented on this project are not insured or insurable. The cost estimate was generated using the applicant provided cost estimate from the design-build contract award. Total project costs are $1,525,070.33 (Contract) funded at a 90% federal cost share = $1,372,563.30, as required under Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
04472(0)
$1,616,006.69
90%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
– Division 14 Haywood County: State Route 1500 Poplar Cove Road Bridge
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $1,616,006.69 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene made landfall generating strong winds, storm surge, and flooding, causing damage to roads throughout North Carolina. As a result, state route 1500 Poplar Cove Road bridge sustained catastrophic damages. The NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) engineers determined the bridge is irreparably damaged and will require replacement, making the “50% Rule” calculation unnecessary. In response, the applicant will utilize contracts and/or force account resources for full replacement to restore the bridge back to its pre-disaster function utilizing codes and standards and NCDOT best construction practices. Due to site conditions, road geometry, and codes and standards the replacement bridge will increase in both length and width dimensions. Alignment of proposed structure has been moved adjacent to original location to maintain access and minimize disturbance. The applicant will design and construct a cored slab bridge, with work including right of way acquisition, mobilization, bridge design and construction such as end bents, foundations on steel piles, end bent caps, superstructures, bridge railing, pavement marking, and signage, as well as erosion and sediment control measures. Mitigation will be implemented as part of the repair work by replacing the bridge to a longer and wider cored slab bridge creating an increased hydraulic opening and connectivity, bank stabilization and riprap for erosion control. No additional mitigation considerations are associated with this project. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. Property insurance coverage for roads, road rights of way, embankment erosion, bridges or culvert damage represented on this project are not insured or insurable. Total project costs are $1,795,562.98 (Contract) funded at a 90% federal cost share = $1,616,006.69, as required under the Federal Register Notice # 6.
4827
04476(0)
$1,040,999.13
90%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
– Division 14 Haywood County: State Route 1505 Bald Creek Road Bridge
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $1,040,999.13 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene made landfall generating strong winds, storm surge, and flooding, resulting in catastrophic damage to state route 1505 Bald Creek Road bridge. The bridge is irreparably damaged and will require replacement, making the “50% Rule” calculation unnecessary.
In response to the event, the applicant will utilize contract resources for full replacement of the bridge to restore it back to its pre-disaster function utilizing codes and standards and NC Department of Transportation good engineering practices guidelines. Due to site conditions, road geometry, and codes and standards, the new cored slab replacement bridge will increase in both length (50 feet) and width (30 feet) dimensions. Replacement includes mobilization, right of way acquisition, design and construction, end bents, interior bent caps, and foundations, core slab or box beam design. Also, erosion control measures and seed, mat and mulch stabilization. Mitigation was achieved through current codes and standards, through reconstructing the bridge as a concrete cored slab bridge. No additional mitigation considerations are associated with this project. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. Property insurance coverage for roads, road rights of way, embankment erosion, bridges or culvert damage represented on this project are not insured or insurable. The cost estimate was generated using the applicant provided cost estimate from the design-build contract award. Total project costs are $1,156,665.70 (Contract) funded at a 90% federal cost share = $1,040,999.13, as required under Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
04804(0)
$2,434,133.48
90%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
– Division 13 Rutherford County: State Route 1312 Cedar Creek Road Bridge Pipe Culverts
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $2,434,133.48 in federal funding to 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene made landfall generating strong winds, storm surge, and flooding, causing damage to roads throughout North Carolina. As a result, state route 1312 Cedar Creek Road corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culverts and associated roadway surface were severely damaged. The NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) engineers determined the bridge is irreparably damaged and will require replacement, making the “50% Rule” calculation unnecessary. In response to the event, the applicant will utilize contract resources for replacement to restore the bridge back to pre-disaster function, utilizing best construction practices and applicable codes and standards. Work to be completed includes the removal and replacement of one double-barrel CMP arch culvert; the restoration of road asphalt intermediate course, asphalt surface course, asphalt binder, and guardrail; and mobilization, signage, erosion control measures, and stabilization. The applicant utilized embedded mitigation through their method of repair upsizing CMP arch culverts. No additional mitigation considerations are associated with this project. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. Property insurance coverage for roads, road rights of way, embankment erosion, bridges or culvert damage represented on this project are not insured or insurable. Total project costs are $2,704,592.75 (Contract) funded at a 90% federal cost share = $2,434,133.48, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
04830(0)
$2,165,929.38
90%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
– Division 13 Buncombe County: State Route 2416 Warren Wilson Road Bridge
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $2,165,929.38 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene made landfall generating strong winds, storm surge, and flooding, causing damage to roads throughout North Carolina. As a result, state route 2416 Warren Wilson Road bridge sustained catastrophic damage. This reinforced concrete deck girder bridge with reinforced concrete abutments and piers was critically damaged beyond repair. The NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) engineers determined the bridge is irreparably damaged and will require replacement, making the “50% Rule” calculation unnecessary. In response to the event, the applicant will utilize contracts and/or force account resources for full replacement of the bridge, to restore it back to its pre-disaster function utilizing best construction practices, applicable codes and standards and NCDOT good engineering practices guidelines. Work to be completed will consist of designing and constructing a 1 each, 2 span (1 span @ 55’ and 1 span @ 75’) cored slab bridge with an out-to-out width of 33 feet at the same location, with work including right of way acquisition, mobilization, bridge design and construction such as end bents, foundations on steel piles, end bent caps, superstructures, bridge railing, pavement marking, and signage, as well as erosion and sediment control measures. No mitigation considerations are associated with this project at this time since resiliency will be achieved through current NCDOT codes & standards. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. Property insurance coverage for roads, road rights of way, embankment erosion, bridges or culvert damage represented on this project are not insured or insurable. Total project costs are $2,406,588.20 (Contract) funded at a 90% federal cost share = $2,165,929.38, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
4827
04832(0)
$1,856,162.41
90%
PA
NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
– Division 13 Buncombe County: State Route 2427 Summer Haven Road Bridge
Declaration Date: 9/28/2024
This award provides $1,856,162.41 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.
During the incident period, Tropical Storm Helene made landfall generating high winds, storm surge, and flooding, causing damage to roads throughout North Carolina. As a result, the state route 2427 Summer Haven Road bridge, sustained catastrophic damages. The bridge was determined to be irreparable and will require full replacement, making the “50% Rule” calculation unnecessary. In response, the applicant will utilize contracts for full replacement of the bridge, to restore it back to its pre-disaster function utilizing best construction practices and applicable codes and standards. The applicant will design and construct a cored slab bridge at the same location, with work including right of way acquisition, mobilization, bridge design and construction such as end bents, foundations on steel piles, end bent caps, superstructures, bridge railing, pavement marking, and signage. The applicant was informed about available mitigation and will utilize codes and standards to provide for embedded mitigation through adding rip rap armoring for slope stabilization, and seeds, mats, and mulch for erosion control. No additional mitigation considerations are associated with this project at this time. No insurance proceeds are anticipated for this project. Property insurance coverage for roads, road rights of way, embankment erosion, bridges or culvert damage represented on this project are not insured or insurable. Total project costs are $2,062,402.67 (Contract) funded at a 90% federal cost share = $1,856,162.41, as required under the Federal Register Notice #6.
FEMA obligates funding for these projects directly to the State. It is the State’s responsibility to ensure that the eligible sub-recipients receive these awards. Following a brief notification process, these funds will be sent to the NC Department of Emergency Management for disbursement.
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