North Carolina Allocates $273M for Hurricane Helene Relief

Governor Roy Cooper signs a bipartisan bill to aid recovery efforts and adjust election procedures in disaster-stricken counties.

The Disaster Recovery Act of 2024 was unanimously passed by North Carolina's legislature, providing $273 million in relief funds.
The relief package is aimed at aiding recovery from Hurricane Helene, which caused significant damage across six southeastern states.
Funds will support state and local disaster assistance programs, with a focus on meeting federal matching requirements.
The legislation allows 25 counties to alter election procedures, expanding flexibility initially granted to 13 counties.
Lawmakers plan additional sessions on October 24 to address further recovery needs and funding.