North Carolina State Mission Assigned Recovery Task (SMART) Program updates for Lakefront Property Owners

SMART Program Debris removal

Contractors with the North Carolina State Mission Assigned Recovery Task (SMART) Program continue working around the lake to remove shoreline debris caused by Hurricane Helene.

To date, crews have cleared more than 4,500 cubic yards of debris, and work is ongoing.

Important Notice Regarding Vegetative Debris

Contractors have reported an increase in “green” material (freshly cut or recently fallen vegetation). 

Please note:

  • Fresh-cut or green vegetative debris cannot be collected from the lake or shoreline by the SMART Program Contractors. 
  • This material is not considered storm-generated debris from Hurricane Helene. 
  • As a result, it is not eligible for state reimbursement and will not be removed by contractors. 

We ask property owners to avoid placing fresh-cut vegetation in or near the lake, as it will not be removed by SMART contract crews.

Debris Processing

Debris collected from the lake is temporarily staged behind the Lake Lure Fire Department for sorting, then transported to the Polk County Landfill for final disposal.

What to Expect Next

Crews will continue making additional passes around the lake in the coming weeks to collect eligible debris.

The Town sincerely appreciates the continued work of the SMART teams and the cooperation of our lakefront community.

Town officials will provide information regarding ongoing shoreline debris removal once the SMART Program concludes. 

For questions, please email Communications@townoflakelure.com

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