Disaster Mitigation Program

How it works

This state program reduces heightened wildfire risk in communities impacted by Hurricane Helene by providing wildfire risk reduction treatments at no cost to eligible private and public landowners in 39 federally declared disaster counties.

What the money covers

The official page says the following services are available:

• Hazard reduction prescribed burning to reduce dangerous and excessive fuel loading
• Home ignition zone treatments to create defensible space around homes
• Restoration of fuel breaks and roads to reopen access routes and improve wildfire response capabilities

Timing and deadlines

The page says important deadlines for Helene relief are approaching, but it does not list a program close date on the page excerpt.

Notes

This is a wildfire-focused mitigation service rather than a cash grant. The page does not state any homeowner cost share, reimbursement amount, or cap.