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McDowell County Emergency Management
Monday December 8th, 2025 :: 10:36 a.m. EST

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Helene Recovery Update

Application Deadline for Reimbursement for NC State Private Road and Bridge Repair is Februrary 28th, 2026
North Carolina Private Road and Bridge Program are still accepting applications for those seeking partial reimbursement for their repairs. The application deadline is February 28th, 2026. If you have incurred any individual costs to repair or replace your private road, bridge, culvert or pipe, and wish to seek partial reimbursement, or if you need assistance with the form, please contact [email protected] or call at 1-844-746-2326.

Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program  Application Deadline December 31st , 2025
The state continues accepting applications for their program to repair and rebuild homes, or reimburse for repairs made to homes in western North Carolina that were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Helene. This program is the first of a series of recovery initiatives to be offered by the North Carolina Commerce Department’s Division of Community Revitalization under the program name Renew NC. This state initiative helps low-to-moderate income homeowners repair or rebuild their homes, with priority given to families with seniors, children, or individuals with disabilities. McDowell County residents can now apply at www.renewnc.org. The deadline is December 31, 2025. If you were denied FEMA assistance, you may still qualify. For help determining your eligibility, call 1-888-791-0207.
 

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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