In February, North Carolina's commerce department unveiled an action plan for utilizing a $1.4 billion Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery award aimed at rebuilding from a recent disaster. Governor Josh Stein, along with HUD officials, acknowledged the critical step towards financial certification before fund allocation for housing and economic recovery efforts. A comment period was initiated for public input, reflecting collaboration with affected communities. Advocacy for rapid rebuilding emerged, highlighting the state's commitment to a large-scale homebuilding initiative essential for recovery in western North Carolina.
Stein praised the Trump administration for giving the plan the proverbial green light. This is great news for western North Carolina, he said.
We've learned so much from the many people and organizations that have taken time to offer their suggestions, and I'm grateful for everyone's participation so far.
We need you, desperately, to build those homes and get people home, said Angie Dunaway, the director of contracting for the commerce department's new team.
The funds will be directed toward a large-scale homebuilding effort across the state, according to reporting from NC Newsline.
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