FEMA is funding a landslide mitigation study in Buncombe County, involving local officials including Garren Creek Fire Chief Wade Wright and recovery officer Kevin Madsen.

The entities involved

• Federal Emergency Management Agency →

  United States disaster response agency, part of Department of Homeland Security

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  • FEMA provides federal support to Florida following the impact of Hurricane Isaias.Sat 18:08
• Buncombe County →

  county in North Carolina, United States

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Related events

• FEMA awarded grants for landslide buyouts in Rancho Palos Verdes.Oct 15
• FEMA provided a $1.19 million grant to the Scio Rural Fire Protection District.Oct 6
• FEMA awarded funding for watershed repairs in Greenville County.Wed 13:43
• FEMA wrapped up flood response in Wexford County, with assistance from the Cadillac Area Community Foundation.Oct 8
• Trump linked the election to disaster relief funds, prompting FEMA to commit $7.5 billion in relief to North Carolina.Sep 24