Rep. Edwards, Gov. Stein discuss new federal funds after Noem’s exit as DHS secretary
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Western North Carolina officials are highlighting new disaster recovery funding this week as communities continue rebuilding from Helene more than a year after the storm. The announcements come as leadership changes in Washington raise questions about the future pace of federal disaster aid.
Rep. Chuck Edwards said more than $70 million in federal funding is being released through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reimburse local governments across the region for recovery costs tied to the storm…