North Raleigh Today

Governor Josh Stein visited Yancey County to meet with residents affected by Hurricane Helene in Burnsville. Accompanied by Yancey County Sheriff Shane Hilliard, Stein also expressed gratitude to local firefighters for their efforts as first responders.

“Yancey County residents are supporting each other in inspiring ways,” said Governor Josh Stein. “Just as they are working together to recover, so must we help them rebuild schools, small businesses, and critical infrastructure. I am grateful for the General Assembly’s ongoing work to get dollars to impacted areas, while I continue to push them and Congress to allocate meaningful resources to ensure western North Carolina is not forgotten.”

During his visit, Governor Stein assessed the damage caused by the South Toe River flood and visited the South Toe Fire Department to commend their emergency response.

Governor Stein has made it a priority since taking office to provide aid quickly and effectively. Last month, he requested an additional $19 billion in federal funds aimed at restoring infrastructure, supporting home repair and renovation, and mitigating future natural disasters. Additionally, he is collaborating with the legislature on securing state funding following his request for $1.07 billion.

The Governor’s Recovery Office for Western North Carolina recently launched a recovery dashboard offering updates and resources related to Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.