Washington, April 6 -- Congressman Chuck Edwards issued the following press release:
Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) announced the release of $26 million in FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program reimbursement funds to support ongoing Hurricane recovery in Western North Carolina. Funding secured for North Carolina's 11th District includes:
* $1,051,554 to Polk County to acquire and demolish 4 properties, returning the land to green space to prevent future flood damage.
* $19,861,597 to Yancey County to acquire and demolish 53 properties, returning the land to green space to prevent future flood and landslide damage.
* $5,197,609 to Henderson County to acquire and demolish 18 properties, returning the land to green space to prevent futur...