WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. — The Department of Homeland Security said it is delivering an additional $155 million in public assistance funding for Hurricane Helene relief.

U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) noted the money will specifically go toward reimbursing western North Carolina communities.

“After numerous conversations with Secretary Noem about ensuring that new Helene recovery projects receive swift approval and reimbursement, I have agreed to lift my hold on the DHS General Counsel nominee, James Percival, as soon as the approved funds are received by Western North Carolina communities," Budd said in a news release.

Budd also said he is willing to use "every level of power" he has as a U.S. Senator to help western North Carolina with continued recovery efforts.

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