N.C. Gov. Josh Stein signed five executive orders addressing Hurricane Helene recovery efforts Wednesday, shortly after he was sworn into office as the state’s 76th governor.
Two orders addressing housing and infrastructure needs received unanimous concurrence from the Council of State. The remaining three orders create a dedicated recovery office for western North Carolina within the office of the governor, establish an advisory committee on the recovery and give state employees time off for community service related to Helene relief.
“The needs facing this region are vast and require immediate attention,” Stein said at a Wednesday press conference in Asheville. “I pledge to do everything in my power as governor to accelerate recovery and the rebuilding of a more resilient region for the long haul.”…