A FEMA-assigned debris removal mission led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is helping properties across McDowell County, N.C., recover from Hurricane Helene. Through a streamlined approach that combines outreach and execution under one contractor, nearly 1,000 private properties — including Camp Grimes, a major Boy Scout camp — have applied for critical cleanup support. The mission highlights how coordination, community trust, and timely action can accelerate disaster recovery.