NC Department of Public Safety releases Helene After Action review

Popular North Carolina destinations still working to recover from Hurricane Helene's impact

Hurricane Helene’s devastation in western North Carolina has caused long-lasting challenges, but with the help of the Army Corps of Engineers, officials are aiming to have debris cleared this summer.

NC Department of Public Safety releases Helene After Action review

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Hurricane Helene left an unprecedented impact in North Carolina.  The storm ravaged the western part of the state, damaging homes, buildings and roads. Seven months after the storm, the state is releasing a review of response efforts. The NC Department of Public Safety released this report done by an outside firm, the McChrystal Group. They looked at three areas: organization and staffing of the state emergency response te…

The governor asked President Trump to reverse FEMA's decision not to extend 100% of the cost reimbursement for Hurricane Helene's recovery in western North Carolina. Without the extension, the percentage of federal coverage would fall to 90% and the state could face an additional spending of up to $200 million. Stein's entry appeals the government's refusal to extend FEMA funds for recovery in the west was first published on Link Latino NC. Stei…

HUD approves $1.4 billion disaster recovery grant for western NC plan

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development has approved North Carolina’s Action Plan for a $1.4 billion Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) grant to help western North Carolina rebuild following Hurricane Helene. Gov. Josh Stein, a Democrat, submitted the proposal last month. Normally, HUD can take up to 45 days to approve the plan and finalize the grant so, with the Friday announcement, the agency did move quic…

Senator Budd secures $1.4 billion grant for Western North Carolina

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WNCT) -- The United States Senate and North Carolina Senator Ted Budd have collaborated with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to introduce a $1.4 billion dollar grant for Western NC disaster relief. Senator Budd has released a statement following the introduction of the grant: “After Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, we have been working tirelessly to rebuild homes, businesses, and in…

Western N.C. housing recovery plan approved

Gov. Josh Stein announced Friday that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved North Carolina’s Action Plan for a $1.4 billion grant to help western North Carolina rebuild following Hurricane Helene.