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North Carolina lawmakers approve additional $528M for Hurricane Helene recovery

North Carolina lawmakers approved an additional $524 million for Hurricane Helene recovery, focusing on home and private road repairs, agriculture, and infrastructure support for businesses.
The funding includes $100 million for repairing roads and bridges on private property, crucial for connecting small communities.
$120 million is allocated for a home reconstruction and repair program while the state awaits nearly $1.4 billion in federal aid for similar efforts.
Governor Josh Stein signed the relief bill, his first as governor, as the estimated damages from Hurricane Helene reach $59.6 billion with over 100 reported deaths.

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Support and rapid response

On behalf of Double Island Volunteer Fire Department, I would like to thank Frank Gunsallus and Disaster Aid USA for their timely and unwavering support in the Helene Hurricane Relief efforts. Our area was devastated by the storm. Basic infrastructure…

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Repairs to section of U.S. 58 destroyed by Hurricane Helene are expected to be completed 6 months ahead of schedule

Six months after heavy rain and wind from the remnants of Hurricane Helene ripped up about 1.5 miles of U.S. 58 outside the town of Damascus, the repairs are about 80% done and are expected to be completed in May — about six months ahead of schedule, a Virginia Department of Transportation official said Friday.Dennis Sanders, assistant environmental manager for VDOT’s Bristol District, was giving a tour of that section of the two-lane to U.S. Se…

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City of Tampa announces millions for hurricane relief: Here's how to apply

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Tampa city leaders announced a new program to give millions in aid to help hurricane victims. On Friday Mayor Jane Castor announced $3.2 million in aid from the State Housing Initiatives Partnership. Acting head of FEMA says his parents in Pinellas County received denial letter "It's apart of a funding stream we get for affordable housing. We're redirecting this towards assistance towards those individuals that have …

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Caring For Others non-profit to host distribution event for Helene relief March 29

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) - Caring For Others, an Atlanta-based non-profit, is returning to CSRA to provide relief for residents impacted by Hurricane Helene this month. According to a press release from the organization, they plan to distribute 4,500 pairs of shoes and apparel to the children and families of Richmond County Schools, as well as clothing and household items to residents impacted by Hurricane Helene. ‘The Caring Convoy’ distribution wi…

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Six months after Hurricane Helene, Georgia farmers say they need help. And fast

UVALDA, Georgia — Arren Moses went to bed the night of Sept. 26, aware of the massive storm barreling toward Florida’s Big Bend region, but not terribly concerned it would harm their pecan orchard almost 200 miles inland in South…

7 days ago·Brunswick, United States

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