The two funding packages include a recent $230 million allocation announced on Jan. 28 and a prior $116 million allocation announced on Jan. 14. Additionally, $22.9 million is allocated to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for repairs to critical infrastructure. Key projects under this funding include $1.8 million for restoring the Lake Lure Marina, which sustained extensive damage, and investments to improve overall disaster response capabilities across Western North Carolina. In contrast, the previously announced $116 million funding from Jan. 14 focuses on long-term infrastructure restoration and future hazard mitigation efforts. For more information on FEMA-related assistance and ongoing recovery efforts, residents are encouraged to visit FEMA’s website or contact their local disaster response offices.