Helene recovery program funded only 6 out of 1000 potential temporary housing trailers

Deirnesa Jefferson,

WESTERN, NC — Amid the devastation following Hurricane Helene Gov. Josh Stein signed an executive order stating there is an urgent need for temporary housing units. 

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety was authorized to purchase up to 1000,but only purchased 6. 

Kimberly King has the latest.