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Today Governor Josh Stein celebrated that 7 projects supporting economic resilience after Hurricane Helene will receive See more for Governor Stein Celebrates $34.2 Million in Federal Economic Development Grants to Support Western North Carolina Recovery Opens in new tab

Today Governor Stein signed Senate Bill 257 into law, enacting North Carolina’s first full state budget in more than two years. Governor Stein released the ... See more for Governor Stein Signs State Budget, Enacting Historic Pay Raises for Teachers and Law Enforcement Opens in new tab

Today in Washington, D.C., Governor Josh Stein met with members of North Carolina’s Congressional delegation to See more for In DC, Governor Stein Shares Updates on Helene Recovery and Calls for Congress to Invest in Western North Carolina Opens in new tab

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season began today, and Governor Stein urged North Carolinians to have a plan in place in case tropical weather impacts the state ... See more for Governor Stein and Emergency Management Officials Urge North Carolinians to Prepare for the 2026 Hurricane Season Opens in new tab

Today Governor Josh Stein joined federal, state, and local officials in Morse Park to announce the reopening of beloved outdoor destination Lake Lure. See more for Governor Stein Celebrates Lake Lure’s Comeback Opens in new tab

Today Governor Josh Stein joined the North Carolina Forest Service in Buncombe County to thank them for their work to keep people safe during wildfire season. See more for Governor Stein Highlights Need for Investments in Wildfire Prevention, Thanks NC Forest Service for Their Work Amid Drought Conditions Opens in new tab

Today Governor Josh Stein and Assistant Secretary of Rural Economic Development Reginald Speight visited the town of Edenton to showcase the state’s ... See more for Governor Stein Highlight Grants to Strengthen Rural North Carolina in Edenton Opens in new tab

RALEIGH – The application period will open April 20 for landowners to apply for assistance for timber losses from Hurricane Helene as part of the $221 million ... See more for Fourth category of USDA block grant to assist landowners with timber losses from Hurricane Helene will begin accepting applications April 20 Opens in new tab

Today Governor Josh Stein announced the awarding of more than $4 million in grants that will fund 11 local parks and recreation projects in western North ... See more for Parks and Recreation Authority Awards More Than $4 Million in State Grants to Local Parks for Helene Recovery Projects Opens in new tab

Today the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Division of Community Revitalization (DCR) announced a first-round See more for Renew NC Launches Commercial District Revitalization Program for Western North Carolina Opens in new tab

RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced today that the application period will open Monday, March 30, for three of the four categories that ... See more for $221 million federal disaster block grant application period opens March 30 to assist agriculture and forestry producers Opens in new tab

Today Governor Josh Stein called on the General Assembly to See more for Governor Stein Proposes Third Hurricane Helene Recovery State Budget to Rebuild Western North Carolina Opens in new tab

Governor Josh Stein today announced nearly $8.5 million in new infrastructure grants to support small business recovery in western North Carolina. See more for Governor Stein Awards Nearly $8.5 Million to Strengthen Small Business Infrastructure in Western North Carolina Opens in new tab

Today Governor Josh Stein announced the recipients of more than $24 million in mitigation grants from the Disaster Relief and Mitigation Fund as well as $16 ... See more for Governor Stein Announces $40 Million for Disaster Relief and Mitigation, Volunteer Organizations Opens in new tab

Today Governor Josh Stein released the following statement after attending the National Governors Association (NGA) meeting at the White House: See more for Statement from Governor Josh Stein on NGA Meeting Opens in new tab

Governor Josh Stein announced today that 145 projects in 66 counties across the state will receive more than $472 million in funding for drinking water and ... See more for Governor Stein, Department of Environmental Quality Announce $472 Million for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects Opens in new tab

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced it received $75.8 million from the See more for North Carolina Awarded $75 Million to Support Child Care Facilities Following Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby Opens in new tab

Today in Woodfin, Governor Josh Stein announced $5.7 million in grants from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Flood Resiliency ... See more for Governor Stein, DEQ Announce $5.7M for Flood Resilience Projects in the French Broad River Basin Opens in new tab

This weekend, as Americans tune in to watch the Winter Olympics in Italy, Governor Josh Stein and First Lady Anna Stein are visiting several of North ... See more for Governor Stein Celebrates Strength of North Carolina Skiing Industry, Encourages Travelers to Rediscover the Unforgettable Mountains of NC Opens in new tab

Today Governor Josh Stein announced appointments to boards and commissions. See more for Governor Stein Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments Opens in new tab

Today in Washington, D.C., Governor Josh Stein met with members of North Carolina’s Congressional delegation to thank them for their work and urge them to ... See more for Governor Stein Continues to Advocate for Western North Carolina’s Recovery in Washington, D.C. Opens in new tab

Today Governor Stein visited Saluda to tour a home repaired by the Housing Assistance Corporation, a volunteer organization working to rebuild homes across ... See more for Governor Stein Highlights Helene Housing Recovery, Visits Polk County Worksite of Nonprofit Helping to Rebuild Western North Carolina Opens in new tab

Comunicado de Pren See more for Mitigation Citizen Advisory Committee to meet Dec. 12 Opens in new tab

The Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is now accepting applications for the second round of Disaster Recovery Grants for fire departments and rescue squads ... See more for For Immediate Release: Application Period Opens for Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Grants Round 2: 18 Million in Additional Aid Approved for Impacted Fire Departments and Rescue Squads Opens in new tab

North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) is now accepting applications for grants funded through the 2025 House Bill 47, S.L. 2025-2, § 2A.2(7) for repair ... See more for 2025 VOAD Disaster Recovery Grant Program Opens in new tab

Today, FEMA granted Governor Stein’s request for an extension for state, tribal, and local governments, as well as some non-profit organizations, to apply for ... See more for Governor Stein Announces 30-Day Extension of FEMA Public Assistance Program Opens in new tab

On March 7, 2025, FEMA granted Governor Josh Stein’s request for a 30-day extension for disaster survivors to apply for FEMA’s individual assistance (IA) ... See more for Governor Stein Announces 30-Day FEMA Extension for Individual Assistance Opens in new tab

Comunicado de Prensa en español See more for Governor Josh Stein Advocating for $1.07 Billion to Rebuild Western NC Opens in new tab

PRESS RELEASE — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Household Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) began accepting ... See more for Disaster Energy Assistance Available to 25 Counties Impacted by Hurricane Helene to Help with Heating Costs and Repairs During Winter Beginning Jan. 15 Opens in new tab

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency is accepting public comments through Dec. 8 on a proposed amendment to the action plan for administering HUD ... See more for Public comment period for proposed changes to Tropical Storm Fred recovery plan ends Dec. 8 Opens in new tab

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is seeking public comments through Dec. 14 on a proposed amendment to the action plan for administering HUD ... See more for Public invited to comment on proposed use of state disaster mitigation funds Opens in new tab

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced over $14 million has been donated to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund since Hurricane Helene devastated Western ... See more for Governor Cooper Announces Over $14 Million Donated to North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund for Helene Recovery Opens in new tab

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency is seeking public comments on a proposed amendment to plans for administering HUD Community Development Block ... See more for Public invited to comment on proposed use of Tropical Storm Fred long-term recovery funds for Hurricane Helene impacts Opens in new tab

PRESS RELEASE — In response to Hurricane Helene, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is providing one-time disaster supplement benefits ... See more for Supplemental Disaster Benefits Issued to People Receiving Food and Nutrition Benefits in 23 Counties Impacted by Hurricane Helene Opens in new tab

Summary of updates on Helene recovery across the state as of Oct. 31, 2024. See more for Governor Cooper Highlights Tourism Industry in Western North Carolina at Grandfather Mountain, Surveys Storm Damage in Avery County Opens in new tab

Comunicado de Pre See more for Governor Cooper Joins Meeting in Burke County with Western North Carolina Municipal and County Officials to Discuss Helene Recovery Opens in new tab

Summary of updates on Helene recovery across the state as of Oct. 25, 2024. See more for Governor Cooper Surveys Storm Damage in Polk County, Joins First Lady of the United States Jill Biden in Asheville as Unprecedented Response to Helene Continues Opens in new tab

PRESS RELEASE — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is announcing a one-day extension for people in Alexander, Buncombe, Haywood, Macon ... See more for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Application Period Extended in Five Western North Carolina Counties Opens in new tab

Less than a month after Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper today shared a state budget recommendation to help rebuild stronger to ... See more for Governor Cooper Proposes $3.9 Billion in State Funding to Spur Hurricane Helene Relief and Recovery Opens in new tab

As relief efforts continue in Western North Carolina, Governor Cooper is encouraging Western North Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene to enroll in ... See more for Governor Cooper Urges Western North Carolinians to Enroll in Disaster Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) as Relief Efforts Continue Opens in new tab

Summary of updates on Helene recovery across the state as of Oct. 21, 2024. See more for Governor Cooper Visits Community Care Station in Buncombe County with FEMA Administrator Criswell Opens in new tab

PRESS RELEASE — Natural disasters and incidents of mass violence continue to impact individuals, families and communities. NCDHHS today launched a new ... See more for NCDHHS Launches New Toolkit to Share Disaster-Specific Mental Health Resources and Support for North Carolinians Opens in new tab

The state Division of Water Resources has awarded $22 Million to 13 coastal towns and counties to help with recovery efforts following Hurricane Florence. See more for State officials award more than $22 Million to coastal towns for disaster recovery Opens in new tab