RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced he is requesting $19 billion in federal funds for Helene recovery and rebuilding.
The Governor met with Senators Tillis and Budd Thursday to advocate for critical investments in Western North Carolina’s recovery.
“Hurricane Helene destroyed so much across Western North Carolina – lives, homes, businesses, farms, and infrastructure — and our state is facing nearly $60 billion in damages,” Governor Stein said. “That’s why I am requesting $19 billion in federal funds for Helene recovery. We must support home rebuilding, restore critical infrastructure, keep businesses open, shore up local governments, and reduce impacts from future natural disasters.”
Governor Stein has already committed more than $1 billion in funding from state and local governments. For more details related to Governor Steins budget request can be found here.
