ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — On Wednesday, Sept. 17, the City of Asheville announced approximately $11 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency-approved funds for Helene recovery.
The funds will go toward water system projects “that will help protect the city’s watershed and strengthen long-term community resilience,” according to the city’s press release.
“On behalf of the City of Asheville, I want to thank the Department of Homeland Security for approving critical funds to support our community’s recovery from Tropical Storm Helene. These resources will not only help us rebuild but will also strengthen resilience in our water system and our watershed for the future. We are deeply grateful to our partners at FEMA, as well as Senators Ted Budd and Thom Tillis, and Congressman Chuck Edwards, for their continued advocacy and support of Asheville,” said Mayor Esther Manheimer in the release…