Asheville City Council Approves Key Measures to Bolster Tropical Storm Helene Recovery Efforts
By Marge | Published 2025-12-10T16:10:15.736+00:00
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Asheville -- December 10, 2025: The City of Asheville is moving forward with critical recovery efforts following Tropical Storm Helene, as the City Council approved three major consent items related to federal grant management and debris removal during its December 9 meeting.
The approved measures secure crucial funding and administrative support, with officials emphasizing that the costs are fully reimbursable by the federal and state governments.Millions Secured for Debris RemovalCouncil passed two separate resolutions that allocate significant funds for the continuation of debris removal, a process that has been essential for the community's recovery.Contract Amendment for Debris Removal: Council authorized an amendment to the existing contract with Southern Disas