North Carolina Approves Additional $604M for Hurricane Helene Relief
The relief package, significantly less than the $3.9 billion requested by Governor Cooper, aims to address immediate recovery needs in the storm-ravaged state.
- Governor Roy Cooper has estimated Hurricane Helene caused $53 billion in damages, making it the deadliest and most damaging storm to hit North Carolina.
- The North Carolina legislature unanimously passed a $604 million relief bill, adding to the $273 million previously approved, focusing on agriculture, health, and infrastructure.
- Cooper's request for $3.9 billion in state aid highlights the vast unmet needs for rebuilding homes, businesses, and infrastructure in the hardest-hit areas.
- Lawmakers emphasized that the current relief efforts are preliminary, with further funding discussions scheduled for November 19.
- Despite the relief measures, significant losses are expected due to the lack of flood and crop insurance among affected homeowners and farmers.
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