Tropical Cyclone Helene
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region on September 27, 2024, as a Category 4 storm, causing widespread flooding in Florida and the southern Appalachian region, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has successfully completed its emergency response operations.
Exactly one year later, on a specific date, EPA officials joined state and local officials in Lake Lure, North Carolina, to mark the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene. During this visit, the EPA reaffirmed its commitment to remaining a partner in western North Carolina's recovery.
Throughout the response, the EPA focused on assisting with water system stabilization and coordinating storm debris and hazardous waste removal. The agency worked closely with federal, state, local, and Tribal partners to support community recovery efforts.
The EPA is pleased to announce the completion of Hurricane Helene cleanup at Douglas Lake in partnership with federal, state, and local agencies. In addition, EPA, in partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and other response agencies, successfully completed debris removal and hazardous material evaluations at Douglas Lake.
Moreover, the EPA is proud to announce a total of $337 million to North Carolina for water infrastructure resiliency and recovery of environmental damage from Hurricane Helene. This funding will contribute to the rebuilding of the state's water infrastructure, ensuring the safety and continuity of clean water supplies for communities affected by the storm.
The EPA is committed to ensuring that all collected materials were safely processed, and no lingering risks to human health or the environment remain. No releases from Superfund sites were reported in the storm's path.
For more information, please contact the EPA by email at R4PublicAffairs@our website or by phone at (404) 562-9900 or 800-241-1754. For press inquiries, contact Region4Press@our website.
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