NC could get $300 million more in federal hurricane relief

Published December 9, 2016

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The money is included in a "continuing resolution" that provides funding for federal agencies until the annual budget is approved.

Gov. Pat McCrory said in a statement Wednesday that he appreciates the leadership of Sen. Thom Tillis, a Republican, and Rep. David Price, a Democrat, in getting the money.

"This federal assistance will be a huge step in helping North Carolina recover from the damage left behind by Hurricane Matthew," McCrory said. "While this is only the beginning of the recovery process, it is important that we have resources like this available to help heal the hundreds of families and businesses that were impacted."

The temporary spending measure is scheduled for House and Senate votes later this week, according to The Associated Press. The votes could happen just before a special session of the General Assembly that McCrory is expected to call for Tuesday to consider funding state recovery initiatives.

Tillis and Price said in statements that they are pleased that the funding was included in the appropriation.

Tillis said he will work with others in Congress and Governor-elect Roy Cooper to make sure the state gets what it needs.

"It's important to stress that this is only the beginning of the long recovery process," Tillis said.

Price said the money will help make sure that North Carolina has what it needs to recover and rebuild.

"As our state's only member of the House Appropriations Committee, securing this funding has been my top priority since the storm, and I am grateful for the bipartisan cooperation of Gov. McCrory, Governor-elect Cooper, Sen. Tillis, and other colleagues in the congressional delegation throughout this process," Price said.

The legislation includes Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery funds for housing, infrastructure and jobs.

Also included is money for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Emergency Conservation Program, which would be used to repair farm roads, restore fencing and provide for conservation practices and debris removal.

Emergency money from the Federal Highway Administration will help restore damaged roads, clear debris, and reopen critical roads.

Money through the Army Corps of Engineers will repair damage on Army Corps properties in North Carolina.

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