Deadline Day for Private Property Debris Removal — But FEMA Rules Leave Some Homeowners Stuck with “Nuisance” Trees

Rutherford County posts no same-day reminder as residents face rigid cleanup restrictions more than one year after Hurricane Helene for PPDR

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My dog and my parents’ dog, at my home on Oct. 22, 2025, with multiple trees down from Hurricane Helene. (photo: Annie Dance)

RUTHERFORDTON, N.C. — Today is the last day for Rutherfo…