Governor Stein Requests $19 Billion in Federal Aid for Hurricane Helene Recovery

by | Feb 21, 2025

Raleigh, NC – Yesterday, Governor Josh Stein announced his request for $19 billion in federal funding to support recovery and rebuilding efforts in western North Carolina following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. The Governor met with Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd on Thursday to advocate for critical investments in the region’s recovery.

“Hurricane Helene destroyed so much across western North Carolina – lives, homes, businesses, farms, and infrastructure – and our state is facing nearly $60 billion in damages,” Stein said in a statement. “Despite a focused response from federal, state, local, and private sector and nonprofit partners in the immediate aftermath, five months later, it is clear that much more help is needed to restore and rebuild western North Carolina.”

Governor Stein emphasized the need for federal support to aid in home rebuilding, infrastructure restoration, business recovery, and disaster mitigation. He noted that the state has already allocated more than $1 billion toward recovery efforts and is working with the legislature to secure additional resources.

“With continued commitment from both federal and state governments, we will enable the people of western North Carolina to come back stronger than ever before,” Stein said.