NC Senate Approves Another $700 Million in Hurricane Helene Relief Funds

Helene: Aid from General Assembly to eclipse $2.1B with 5th package

(The Center Square) – With another $700 million about to be appropriated, fiscal aid eclipsing $2.1 billion will have been approved by the North Carolina General Assembly for the recovery from Hurricane Helene.

North Carolina Senate unanimously approves $700M in aid for Helene recovery

The North Carolina Senate on Monday unanimously approved a $700 million recovery package aimed at aiding Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene.

Senate passes $700 million relief package for Hurricane Helene recovery

Western North Carolina continues to recover from Hurricane Helene with the approval of a $700 million relief package.

NC senators unite behind Helene recovery package. Now it goes back to House.

Senators unanimous in passing $2.6 billion Helene relief package. But not all thrilled with details or sure NC House won't seek key changes. NC senators unite behind Helene recovery package. Now it goes back to House. is a story from Carolina Public Press, an award-winning independent newsroom. Our breakthrough journalism shines a light on the critical overlooked and under-reported issues facing North Carolina’s more than 11 million residents. P…

NC Senate approves another $700 million in Hurricane Helene relief funds

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — On Monday the North Carolina Senate approved another $700 million in Hurricane Helene relief funds as the hard-hit parts of western North Carolina continue to recovery from the destructive storm. House Bill 1012 passed unanimously in the chamber, according to the office of Senate Leader Phil Berger. "Since Hurricane Helene hit, the General Assembly has been fully committed to supporting the recovery needs of western North …

Hurricane Helene relief bill approved in N.C. Senate, heads to House

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) -- The N.C. Senate unanimously approved a $700 million recovery package for Western N.C. due to damage from Hurricane Helene. This brings the total amount of state funding for Helene to more than $2.1 billion. House Bill 1012 includes funding for: $5 million to VisitNC for tourism promotion $15 million to the NC Forest Service for wildfire assets and preparedness $10 million to repair, modify, or remove dams damaged by Hurr…