Trump administration approves Governor Stein's plan for hurricane relief in western N.C.
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — The Trump Administration approved Governor Josh Stein's Housing Recovery Action Plan for western North Carolina.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved North Carolina's Action Plan for a $1.4 billion grant to help those in western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene. Compared to other states, North Carolina submitted its Helene Action Plan to HUD in the shortest amount of time following a major hurricane.
'This is great news for western North Carolina,' Governor Josh Stein said. 'I thank the Trump Administration for moving quickly to approve this plan so we can get busy rebuilding people's homes.'
Approving the plan was the required next step for North Carolina to receive federal funds from the CDBG-DR grant award, which was announced in January. After HUD certifies the state's financial controls for the program, North Carolina can sign the grant agreement and start using these funds for housing and economic revitalization.
'We've learned so much from the many people and organizations that have taken time to offer their suggestions, and I'm grateful for everyone's participation so far,' Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Stephanie McGarrah said. 'We know the road to full recovery will be a long journey, but the Department of Commerce and my team are ready to get to work.'
The state's federally approved Action Plan can be found here.
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