NC Governor Stein appeals FEMA decision to not renew 100% match for Helene recovery

Gov. Stein reacts to FEMA not extending 100% match

The loss of the 100% match means the state could be on the hook for hundreds of millions of dollars, the North Carolina governor said.

Workshop is on Post-Helene forest recovery

There were tremendous investment losses when Tropical Storm Helene leveled 822,000 acres of forestland in western North Carolina in late September.

Stein wants more time from FEMA to cover Helene recovery costs

Earlier this month, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) rejected North Carolina’s request to maintain a full 100% federal match for the state’s continued Hurricane Helene recovery expenses.   In a letter to President Donald Trump on Friday, Gov. Josh Stein is urging FEMA to extend the cost share for a minimum of three months.  Stein said delays in response particularly from the US Army Corps of Engineers meant that the state only effe…

Gov. Josh Stein appeals to President Trump over FEMA’s decision not to renew 100% match for Hurricane Helene costs

Without the extension, FEMA’s match drops to 90% and preliminary estimates have projected a cost to the state of up to $200 million.

NC Gov. Josh Stein appeals to Trump for FEMA extension of Helene money

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NC Governor Stein appeals FEMA decision to not renew 100% match for Helene recovery

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — On Friday, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein appealed to President Trump, asking him to overturn FEMA's decision not to extend its 100 percent match for eligible Helene recovery costs. Without this extension, FEMA's match will drop to 90 percent. Preliminary estimates show costs to the state of up to $200 million. “Hurricane Helene caused incredible damage to western North Carolina. President Trump, as you noted when you …