FEMA granted Governor Josh Stein’s request for a 30-day extension for disaster survivors to apply for FEMA’s individual assistance (IA) program. The new deadline is April 7, 2025. Governor Stein released the following statement on the extension:
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Local NC governments begin receiving Helene loans through new state program
Local governments in western North Carolina have begun to receive interest-free loans as they recover from Helene, State Treasurer Brad Briner said Monday.
Stein asks feds for another $19B in Helene aid, as White House plans major cuts for disaster office
Gov. Josh Stein is asking President Donald Trump and Congress for another $19 billion to fund Hurricane Helene recovery in western North Carolina.
Governor Josh Stein Announces Members of Western North Carolina Recovery Team
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein announced that he has hired six people who will play a key role in western North Carolina recovery efforts, including leaders of the newly-established Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina (GROW NC) and the new Division of Community Revitalization (DCR) within the Department of Commerce.
With NC's hurricane response under a microscope, new audit examines recent Florence spending
A new audit of North Carolina’s Hurricane Florence relief fund found additional money that was spent without proper verification in the years after the 2018 storm.
Western NC Lawmakers Visit Capitol Hill to Advocate for Hurricane Helene Relief
On Tuesday, December 10th, a delegation of North Carolina House members representing Western North Carolina will travel to Capitol Hill this week to urge Congress and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to take swift and decisive action to aid communities devastated by Hurricane Helene.
Op-Ed: The fight for public education in the wake of Hurricane Helene
The devastation brought by Hurricane Helene to western North Carolina has left communities grappling with significant loss and upheaval. As we witness the aftermath, one thing is clear: the path to recovery will require time, commitment, and considerable resources.
John Hood: Which is Wealthier: Germany or North Carolina?
Although our state’s economy has grown faster than the national average over the past decade, not everyone has fared well. Some regions and communities are struggling — a condition now worsened in parts of western North Carolina by Hurricane Helene.
John Hood: Lawmakers Made Right Call on Relief
When the North Carolina General Assembly voted unanimously on October 24 to appropriate another $604 million for disaster relief, Gov. Roy Cooper said it wasn’t enough.
NC House Approves Second Installment of Hurricane Relief Legislation
Raleigh, NC – Today the NC House of Representatives approved SB 743, the "Disaster Recovery Act of 2024" in a unanimous vote.
Senate Passes Second Round of Helene Relief Funding
Today, the North Carolina Senate passed a second Hurricane Helene relief package, allocating another $644 million for storm recovery. When combined with the first relief package, the General Assembly has provided over $877 million for Hurricane Helene relief and over $917 million in total disaster relief for Hurricane Helene, Tropical Storm Debby, Potential Tropical Cyclone 8, and the tornado that hit Nash County.
Governor Cooper Proposes $3.9 Billion in State Funding to Spur Hurricane Helene Relief and Recovery
Less than a month after Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper today shared a state budget recommendation to help rebuild stronger to withstand future storms. Governor Cooper recommends an initial $3.9 billion package to begin rebuilding critical infrastructure, homes, businesses, schools, and farms damaged during the storm.
Cooper and Buttigieg survey storm damage and receive updates on recovery efforts
Governor Roy Cooper joined United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in Western North Carolina for a briefing on recovery efforts with federal officials and view damaged areas in Asheville and Canton. The Governor and Secretary Buttigieg also visited a damaged section of I-40.
John Hood: Helene Shows Value of Fiscal Restraint
The devastation wreaked on North Carolina by Hurricane Helene will take weeks to assess, months to clear out, and years to repair or rebuild. Second only to the value of the lives lost will be the exorbitant fiscal and economic costs of our recovery.
Attorney General Stein’s October Column: Hurricane Helene: Protect Yourself After the Storm
The impact of Hurricane Helene on western North Carolina is devastating. As I’ve traveled the western part of the state to visit with and hear from the people who were affected, at the same time I’ve been heartbroken by the loss, I’ve been inspired by their optimism and the many ways they are showing up for each other.
John Hood: Helene Brought Out the Best in Carolinians
As we mourn the deaths and grapple with the destruction inflicted on our state by Hurricane Helene, I submit that the storm has brought out much that is good about North Carolina — and much that is vile about social media.
Senate Passes First Round of Helene Relief Funding
Today, the North Carolina Senate passed the initial round of hurricane relief for Western North Carolina. The bill, among other things, creates a Helene Fund that will include $273 million from the state’s Savings Reserve, also known as the Rainy Day Fund.
NCEM Urges Western NC Residents to Follow Trusted Local Sources of Information
RALEIGH - As donations and efforts to provide humanitarian relief to Western North Carolina residents continue, local residents and those wishing to help are encouraged to tune into trusted local sources for the latest information on meal sites, points of distribution for commodities, and specific donation needs for counties. A list of reliable sources of local information and resources for each impacted North Carolina county is available at www.ncdps.gov/helene-local-links.
Governor Cooper, FEMA Administrator Criswell Meet with Military Leaders in Western North Carolina
On Monday, Governor Roy Cooper and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell met with U.S. Northern Command Commander General Gregory Guillot and Dual Status Commander Brigadier General Wes Morrison in Western North Carolina. More than 2,500 Soldiers and Airmen are now working in Western North Carolina with approximately 500 more on their way.
Budd, Tillis to Tour Western NC Storm Damage with State Officials
Senators Ted Budd and Thom Tillis, along with Reps. David Rouzer and Dr. Greg Murphy, will take an air tour of Tropical Storm Helene storm damage in Western North Carolina alongside Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler.