Roy Cooper Governor at North Carolina Governor | Official website
Roy Cooper Governor at North Carolina Governor | Official website
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 149, known as the Disaster Recovery Act of 2024, into law. This bill is aimed at addressing the recovery needs following the impact of Hurricane Helene.
Governor Cooper commented on the significance of HB 149 in a statement: "Recovery for Western North Carolina will require unprecedented help from state and federal sources and this legislation is a strong first step. Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage but also showed the resiliency of North Carolina’s people and its communities and we must continue the bipartisan work to help them build back strong."
The passage of this bill marks an effort to support those affected by the hurricane, highlighting cooperation between different levels of government to aid in rebuilding efforts.
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