RALEIGH – On Friday, Governor Stein appealed to President Trump, asking him to overturn FEMA’s decision not to extend its 100 percent match for eligible Helene costs.
“Hurricane Helene caused incredible damage to western North Carolina. President Trump, as you noted when you visited the region in January, we need a focus on debris removal to create a clean slate from which we can effectively rebuild,” wrote Governor Josh Stein. “I therefore respectfully urge you to reconsider FEMA’s regretful decision and extend our 100 percent cost share period for six months – failing that, then for three months. Doing so would allow us to continue to build on the momentum you have helped us achieve.”
Without the extension, FEMA’s match drops to 90 percent. Preliminary estimates have projected a cost to the state of up to $200 million.
In December, Congress appropriated disaster relief funds in the American Relief Act of 2025. In February, Governor Stein requested North Carolina’s allocations be expedited. Most federal agencies still have yet to announce North Carolina’s allocations. Governor Stein has also requested Congress and the Administration to appropriate an additional $11.6 billion in federal disaster relief funds to support home rebuilding, restore critical infrastructure, keep businesses open, shore up local governments, and reduce impacts from future natural disasters.
Typical Dem/Lib/SOCIALST response: gimme, gimme, gimme. It’s time for REAL Americans to stand on their own, without begging the federal government to bail them out! #BeResponsible #MAGA
Go tell that to all the people in the areas affected by Helene who voted for Trump because he said he was going to help them. They are still suffering and the state does not have enough money when disasters strike. This is one reason, among many, that FEMA exists – to step in and help states during times of natural disasters etc.
I dare you to go to the small rural maga towns up in the mountains that were basically wiped out and tell them they are not real Americans because they need help after losing everything and the President they voted for refuses to help like he promised – and you are ok with that and they should stop being liberal socialists or whatever BS you keep babbling about. Pretty sure they would take you down a notch or two. Six feet under if you spout off to the wrong one.
Your mindset is what is wrong with America.
It’s not my fault if they chose not to have insurance. Why should the state or federal government pay? If you want to live in a Socalist paradise, go to Europe — NOT western NC! #MAGA
Regular insurance does not cover floods or landslides among other things. It has nothing to do with having insurance or not.
That’s why you can get Flood and Storm insurace separately. Again, if people don’t think ahead, that’s not my fault. #TakeResponsibility