Federal major disaster declared for the state of North Carolina [Video]

The state of North Carolina has received Federal Major Disaster Declaration following the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene. (Video above: NC Governor Roy Cooper addresses the state)President Joe Biden has granted North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper’s request for a Federal Major Disaster Declaration for Tropical Storm Helene providing immediate federal help for 25 NC counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.The declaration means that FEMA will be able to send additional help to the state, and provide individual assistance to people living in those counties. The declaration also grants public assistance to reimburse local governments, state agencies, and non-profits or other eligible organizations for funds spent repairing facilities and infrastructure.“The people in western North Carolina are hurting from this devastating storm and we are all working to get resources to people as fast as we can,” said Governor Cooper. “We have deployed rescue teams, transportation crews, water, mobile kitchens …