WASHINGTON — North Carolina is getting more than $300 million to help portions of the state recover from damages caused by Hurricane Matthew, thanks to passage by Congress of a stop-gap spending bill that averted a government shutdown.
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis released a statement saying the money, included in the spending plan which passed Friday night, will help communities with housing, infrastructure and jobs. Tillis said the money also will help restore and reopen damaged roads and clear debris.
In addition, Tillis said the funding will help the Army Corps of Engineers repair any damage to its property.
Gov. Pat McCrory initially requested $1 billion, but the amount fell to about $600 million when the Federal Emergency Management Agency approved additional relief without the need for separate congressional approval.
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