The Department of Homeland Security said Monday it is releasing an additional $64.2 million in disaster relief for communities across western North Carolina struggling to recover from Hurricane Helene.
The funds, distributed through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, will support more than 200 state and local projects. DHS said in a news release the money will pay for road repairs, critical infrastructure restoration, debris removal, and other emergency measures to protect life and property in the storm’s aftermath.
“Our message to North Carolinians is clear: We are in your corner,” DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement. “Since Jan. 20, 2025, FEMA has delivered over $380 million in public assistance to North Carolina and $2 billion for debris removal, totaling $3 billion since Hurricane Helene, making our efforts one of the largest debris missions ever.”
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