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Debris Right of Way Pick Up - Last Pass Information
The Town’s contractor will begin a final sweep for storm debris on the right-of-way on Monday, March 3. Materials placed at the right of way will be collected through Sunday, March 30 with final pass anticipated to be completed by that time. This does not apply to other debris removal efforts, including private property debris removal (PPDR) and waterway debris removal. Contractors will continue...
FEMA Extends Application Deadline for North Carolinians Affected by Tropical Storm Helene
At the request of the state of North Carolina, Tropical Storm Helene survivors now have until March 8, 2025, to apply for assistance with FEMA. With the extended deadline, FEMA still strongly urges survivors to apply as soon as possible. After the deadline of March 8, you may still submit documents, update your contact information and stay in contact with FEMA regarding your application, but you...
Debris Removal Update
As of January 29th, over 330,000 cubic yards of vegetative debris has been removed from the public right of way. The Town has processed this debris into over 130,000 cubic yards of wood chips. Stumps that are located on, or are accessible, from the public right of way will be removed by the contractor over the next several weeks. The contractor will begin working on different portions of debris...
Private Property Debris Removal - Secondary Application Dates
As the Town’s debris removal process continues, we are now moving into the private property debris removal phase. Beginning next Thursday, February 6 th, property owners impacted by Hurricane Helene who do not have debris removal insurance and have been unable to move their debris to the public right of way may apply to have qualified disaster debris removed from their property at no cost. The...
Office Closure Monday, January 20th, 2025
The Town Hall and Public works will be closed on Monday, January 20th, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. day. The Police Department will remain on a 24/7 operating schedule.
Private Property Debris Removal
As the Town’s debris removal process continues, we are now moving into the private property debris removal phase. Beginning next Thursday, January 23 rd, property owners impacted by Hurricane Helene who do not have debris removal insurance and have been unable to move their debris to the public right of way may apply to have qualified disaster debris removed from their property at no cost. The...