Hurricane Helene Base Camps Cost More than $500K Each Day in Western NC: State Auditor
The auditor said 55 camps averaged about $516,593 a day, and recommended better tracking of disaster costs for future emergency contracts.
- On Tuesday, North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek released a report finding that 55 emergency base camps established after Hurricane Helene cost more than $111 million over seven months.
- North Carolina Emergency Management contracted Texas-based SLSCO Ltd. to operate the camps under pre-set agreements; billing was based on anticipated capacity rather than actual usage.
- According to the audit, a single bed cost approximately $800 per night, individual meals averaged $41.67, and site coordinators earned $12,100 per week.
- Boliek and his staff recommended that Emergency Management track usage rates and per-use costs for services, noting improved data could help negotiate better prices in future contracts.
- While these base camps provided essential support following the 2024 hurricane, Boliek emphasized that discussions on associated costs are essential for preparing North Carolinians for future emergencies.
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NC state auditor: Hurricane Helene base camps cost more than $111 million over 7 months
The base camps that provided aid to western North Carolina residents during Hurricane Helene cost the state over $111 million, according to a report published Tuesday by the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor.
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The base camps created to help western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene cost more than half a million each day to operate, the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor said Tuesday.
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