$100 million in federal funds released for North Carolina to rebuild roads, bridges damaged by Helene

North Carolina is receiving $100 million in emergency funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation to rebuild roads and bridges damaged by the storm Helene. The storm caused devastating flooding, leading to over 225 deaths in several towns, with at least 114 in North Carolina alone. Hundreds of roads remain closed, prompting an increase in air traffic for relief efforts. President Biden visited the Carolinas to survey the damage and announced that the federal government will cover all debris removal and emergency costs for six months. The funds will help North Carolina quickly repair damaged facilities.