20-03-2025
Gov. Stein signs Part 1 of Disaster Recovery Act into law
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — North Carolina Governor Josh Stein signed the Disaster Recovery Act Part 1 into law Wednesday, Mar. 19, 2025.
'This funding is a promising step forward in the long road to recovery for Western North Carolina. I want to thank the General Assembly for working together to pass this critical aid package to help our neighbors rebuilding after Helene,' Governor Stein said. 'But, we are nowhere near done. I will keep pushing to ensure Western North Carolina is not forgotten.
The Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 Part 1 includes $524 million in total aid for Western North Carolina.
The bill provides $200 million for North Carolina farmers who have experienced crop losses due to Hurricane Helene, $120 million for a CDBG-DR Home Reconstruction and Repair program and $55 million for local government infrastructure grants to help small businesses.
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