US EditionTens of billions in Hurricane Helene aid to start by March 21
- Tens of billions in aid for Hurricane Helene victims is set to begin flowing by March 21, according to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.
- Hurricane Helene caused an estimated $78 billion in damage and 219 deaths, making it the seventh-most expensive disaster since 1980, reported the National Centers for Environmental Information.
- Farmers are facing challenges planting new crops due to delayed aid and financial pressures, with one stating, "It's desperately needed."
- State governments are implementing relief measures totaling hundreds of millions to support farmers impacted by the disaster.
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Stein pushes NC lawmakers to move quickly on Helene aid as uncertainty lingers
Democratic Gov. Josh Stein and Republican leaders in the state and federal governments are working together on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. Questions remain over how much money North Carolina will receive, however.
'Government is in the way' of disaster recovery in North Carolina, California: HUD secretary to Glenn Beck
During a Friday morning interview with Glenn Beck, Scott Turner, the secretary of housing and urban development, blamed the government for slowing down disaster recovery in North Carolina and California.They discussed the wildfires devastating the Palisades and Altadena areas and Hurricane Helene's impact on Asheville.'What burdensome regulations do we need to cut so that our people can rebuild?'Turner told Beck, "It's heartbreaking to see just …
North Carolina Emergency Management launches portal for repairs of private roads, bridges damaged by Hurricane Helene
RALEIGH, N.C. (WGHP) — There's a now a website where citizens can let the state know about needed repairs for roads and bridges impacted by Hurricane Helene. “Helene caused significant damage to over 8,000 private roads and bridges that often serve as the only access route for many ambulances, fire trucks, mail delivery vehicles, school buses, and for people to get to school, work, and run errands,” said Governor Josh Stein. “If left unrepaired,…
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