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EXCLUSIVE: Harrigan introduces SAFE Rural Act for storm resilience
Legislation introduced by US Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-NC10 would establish a flood resilience fund within FEMA.
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NCDEQ: Helene recovery spending on water infrastructure reaches $1B
The announcement came during a July 17 visit to Burnsville, where Gov. Josh Stein joined DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson, Yancey County Sheriff Shane Hilliard, and Burnsville Mayor Russell Fox to highlight ongoing recovery efforts.
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NC DOT ‘fared well’ in state budget, will focus on Helene recovery
Heather Millet, NCDOT legislative director, said the department emerged from this year's budget process with additional resources across several programs.
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Helene drives push for stronger emergency communications
Officials at the June 22 GROW NC meeting said strengthening communications infrastructure has become one of the state's top public safety priorities.
News
FEMA approves $297M for Helene recovery
The announcements represent one of the largest single batches of recovery funding approved since the storm struck in September 2024.
News
Private actors shape mountain recovery after Helene
At a recent meeting of the GROW NC Resilience Subcommittee, leaders described a strategy focused on better aligning risk, investment, and decision-making — with an emphasis on using detailed data to guide both public spending and private action.
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GROW NC panel weighs disaster investment zones
Under current federal rules, states can designate certain low-income census tracts as opportunity zones, allowing investors to receive tax benefits for investing in businesses or real estate projects in those areas.
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Helene recovery hindered by water funding gap
Officials said repairing drinking water and wastewater systems remains one of the most expensive and complex challenges facing the region.
Opinion
Trust storm victims, just cut them a check
Insurance companies typically just give a check for the settlement amount because the private market understands how wasteful and inefficient it is to manage every step of the process.
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House committee OKs recovery commission and fall legislative return dates
After a month-long summer recess, the North Carolina General Assembly briefly reconvened Monday afternoon. The House Rules Committee considered several bills regarding disaster recovery funds, environmental waste management, student use of wireless communication devices, General Assembly appointments, and an adjournment resolution.
