The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted Gov. Josh Stein’s request for an extension for state, tribal, and local governments, as well as some non-profit organizations, to apply for its Public Assistance program.

In a move that should provide additional relief to thousands of North Carolinian organizations still recovering from Hurricane Helene, FEMA granted North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein's request for a 30-day extension to apply for state,