FEMA awards $38 million to North Carolina for Helene repairs and recovery
The money will go to 15 different projects around the state.
The money will go to 15 different projects around the state.
The funding will go to 50 infrastructure rebuilding projects in the state.
‘Thousands of people lost their jobs.’
‘Their tireless work is critical to our ongoing efforts to get western North Carolinians back in their homes.’
The delays are frustrating Georgia farmers, who have operated for a year without making up losses not covered by insurance or other assistance.
The North Carolina government fared better than the federal government, too.
‘Too many people lost access to water when Hurricane Helene struck, and in some places, it took months to be able to guarantee potable water.’
‘Virginia is proud to lead the nation in delivering recovery aid to farmers and forestland owners still recovering from Hurricane Helene.’
‘The people of western North Carolina deserve federal support after a major hurricane, and the time to act is now.’
‘In North Carolina, communities have pleaded with Trump for federal emergency assistance for actual disasters and received little to no relief.’