North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper approved a substantial relief funding package yesterday to aid the recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which has been termed the state’s most destructive storm, as reported by WCNC. Over $600 million has been allocated by the governor after the bill was passed by the legislature, adding to an earlier relief package of $273 million. The funding comes in response to Cyclone Helene’s devastating impact on western North Carolina and aims to ameliorate the extensive damage that includes 1,400 landslides and the disruption of vital infrastructure.