Recovery News

Governor Cooper Surveys Storm Damage in Polk County, Joins First Lady of the United States Jill Biden in Asheville as Unprecedented Response to Helene Continues

Summary of updates on Helene recovery across the state as of Oct. 25, 2024.

El Gobernador Cooper Propone $3.9 Mil Millones en Fondos Estatales para Impulsar la Ayuda y Recuperación del Huracán Helene

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Governor Cooper Proposes $3.9 Billion in State Funding to Spur Hurricane Helene Relief and Recovery

Less than a month after Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper today shared a state budget recommendation to help rebuild stronger to withstand future storms. The recommendation includes an initial $3.9 billion package to begin rebuilding critical infrastructure, homes, businesses, schools and farms damaged during the storm.

El Gobernador Cooper insta a los habitantes del Oeste de Carolina del Norte a inscribirse en el Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria por Desastre (D-SNAP) mientras continúan los esfuerzos de ayuda

A medida que continúan los esfuerzos de ayuda en el Oeste de Carolina del Norte, el Gobernador Cooper está alentando a los habitantes del Oeste de Carolina del Norte afectados por el huracán Helene a inscribirse en el Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria por Desastre (D-SNAP).

Governor Cooper Urges Western North Carolinians to Enroll in Disaster Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) as Relief Efforts Continue

As relief efforts continue in Western North Carolina, Governor Cooper is encouraging Western North Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene to enroll in Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).

Response and Recovery Efforts in Western North Carolina

Helene hit North Carolina 25 days ago as the deadliest tropical storm in the state’s history. North Carolina continues leading a robust response and recovery with the support of federal, local, and non-profit partners. 

Esfuerzos de Respuesta y Recuperación en el Oeste de Carolina del Norte

Helene impactó Carolina del Norte hace 25 días como la tormenta tropical que ha causado más muertes en la historia del estado. Carolina del Norte continúa liderando una sólida respuesta y recuperación con el apoyo de agencias federales, locales y organizaciones sin fines de lucro.

El Gobernador Cooper visita la Estación de Cuidado Comunitario en el condado de Buncombe con la Administradora de FEMA Criswell

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Governor Cooper Visits Community Care Station in Buncombe County with FEMA Administrator Criswell

Summary of updates on Helene recovery across the state as of Oct. 21, 2024.

Staying Safe During Debris Removal Across Western North Carolina

Crews continue to remove debris across Western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s devastation. Residents are reminded to stay safe when removing debris from their properties.