The Biden administration has announced the release of significant federal funds to aid recovery efforts in the Southeast following the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene. North Carolina is set to receive $100 million to rebuild roads and bridges, while Tennessee has been allocated $32 million for similar repairs. Additionally, South Carolina will receive $2 million in relief funding. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasized the need for safe, reliable long-term solutions and discussed the ongoing challenges of repairing the damaged infrastructure. Despite the influx of federal aid, Buttigieg acknowledged that recovery efforts would not be swift and echoed concerns about the timeline for repairs, particularly on crucial highways like I-40.