Hurricane Helene has been declared the most destructive storm in North Carolina's history, resulting in an estimated $53 billion in damages, significantly surpassing Hurricane Florence's impact in 2018. Governor Roy Cooper has proposed a $3.9 billion relief package to aid recovery efforts, including rebuilding infrastructure and supporting businesses and farms. State lawmakers have quickly approved an initial $273 million relief package, while additional funds are expected from federal and state reserves. In South Carolina, Spartanburg County is tackling a $10 million recovery effort, with funding strategies including a disaster recovery fund and expected FEMA reimbursements. Mobile medical units are being deployed to maintain healthcare services in areas like Spartanburg, where infrastructure has been severely damaged. Cooper's proposal, seen as a down payment, underscores the need for long-term investments to fully address the extensive damage and support resilient rebuilding.