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McDowell County Emergency Management
Tuesday October 28th, 2025 :: 08:50 a.m. EDT

Advisory

Storm Debris Removal Assistance Deadline Extended to 11/21/2025

The second and final application period has been extended to November 21, 2025 for the NC SMART Personal Property Debris Removal (PPDR) Program, which helps residents affected by Hurricane Helene remove storm debris or demolish unsafe structures at no cost. This opportunity is for new applicants only and will not reopen. Applications are accepted until November 21, 2025. Apply online at NCDebrisCleanup.com , by phone at (828) 412-8947, or by email at [email protected] In-person assistance is also available by appointment, call (828) 412-8947 to schedule. 

Address/Location
McDowell County Emergency Management
129 Barnes Rd
Marion, NC 28752

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-652-3241

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