Topics Related to Disaster Recovery

Two years ago, Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, taking more than 100 lives and causing an estimated $60 billion in damage. One of the top priorities at the NC Department of Environmental Quality has been helping communities recover and rebuild to make communities more resilient and safer when facing future disasters.

The state Division of Water Resources has awarded $22 Million to 13 coastal towns and counties to help with recovery efforts following Hurricane Florence.