The USDOT’s FHWA has announced Emergency Relief funds for states badly affected by Hurricane Helene. North Carolina has received $100 million, while Tennessee has been allocated $32 million, and South Carolina $2 million, to address damage to roads and bridges.
Hurricane Helene, which impacted the region from September 26-28, 2024, caused significant infrastructure damage through heavy rainfall, flooding, winds, and tornados.
In North Carolina, the storm led to flash flooding, landslides, road washouts, and bridge collapses, including damage to I-40 at several locations. Tennessee experienced similar issues, with substantial damage reported in eight counties, resulting in the closure of I-40 and I-26 near the Tennessee/North Carolina state line.
USDOT provides $134m in Emergency Relief funds, following Hurricane Helene
Let's hope that this aid makes it to the people in most need from this cataclysm.