This week, Acting Federal Highway Administrator Kristin White traveled to Tennessee and North Carolina as part of the U.S. Department of Transportation ongoing response to Hurricane Helene. During her visit, she assessed storm damage, thanked volunteers, and connected with those affected by the storm. FHWA is committed to expediting recovery efforts, working hand-in-hand with Tennessee Department of Transportation, North Carolina Department Of Transportation, and local partners to address the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. As we continue these efforts, U.S. DOT is closely monitoring Hurricane Milton. The whole-of-federal-government stands ready to support impacted communities, and preparedness efforts are underway in collaboration with state and local partners. Florida residents: Please heed evacuation instructions and get to safety as Hurricane Milton approaches. Together, we will support our communities in their time of need. Link to readout: https://lnkd.in/eu6Q5nEy
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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation that supports State and local governments in the design, construction, and maintenance of the Nation’s highway system (Federal Aid Highway Program) and various federally and tribal owned lands (Federal Lands Highway Program). Through financial and technical assistance to State and local governments, the Federal Highway Administration is responsible for ensuring that America’s roads and highways continue to be among the safest and most technologically sound in the world. FHWA Vision: Our agency and our transportation system are the best in the world. FHWA Mission: To improve mobility on our Nation's highways through national leadership, innovation, and program delivery.
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Connecting communities is our most immediate and urgent priority. Today, FHWA Acting Administrator Kristin White traveled to Western North Carolina to assess the damage to transportation infrastructure caused by Hurricane #Helene. FHWA is committed to supporting our state and local partners as they rebuild. The road to recovery may be long, but we are dedicated to standing with communities every step of the way. Together, we can rebuild and restore vital connections.
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VIDEO: We continue on the ground in NC, reviewing Hurricane Helene damage firsthand and assisting North Carolina Department Of Transportation with federal expertise. Efforts include support for I-40 recovery. Over the weekend, FHWA provided $100M in quick release funds to North Carolina for immediate emergency repairs.
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FHWA Acting Administrator Kristin White joined Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee yesterday and other state and local officials to ensure Hurricane Helene coordination across the state following the I-40 and I-26 washout. We know that these interstates are critical links for recovery efforts, residents, trucks and other freight traffic traveling throughout the southeast. FHWA remains committed to getting these routes back up and running as quickly as possible. Tennessee Department of Transportation
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FHWA Acting Administrator Kristin White is in Tennessee, where she received a firsthand briefing from Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner Butch Eley and other state officials on the ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane #Helene. The visit highlights our partnership and dedication to restoring critical transportation infrastructure impacted by the storm. FHWA is working closely with TDOT and other partners to expedite the repair and recovery process, leveraging the FHWA Emergency Relief Program, speeding up decision-making, and supporting fast-moving delivery methods, ensuring long-term resilience for roads and bridges. Over the weekend, FHWA announced the release of $32 million to Tennessee providing immediate financial support to recovery efforts in the state.
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Today, FHWA announced $32 million in #EmergencyReliefFunds to help Tennessee DOT with the costs of repair work needed on roads and bridges damaged by #HurricaneHelene. “The Biden-Harris administration is committed to helping communities recover and rebuild, which includes restoring transportation networks and key routes,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “Our top priority is to support the communities around Tennessee impacted by Helene and our teams have been working tirelessly, shoulder-to-shoulder, alongside Tennesseans to support emergency efforts,” said Acting Federal Highway Administrator Kristin White. Press release: https://lnkd.in/e6n7-N7C
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Today, FHWA announced $100 million in #EmergencyReliefFunds to help North Carolina Department Of Transportation with the costs of emergency repair work needed on roads and bridges damaged by #HurricaneHelene. “It has been devastating to witness scenes of the North Carolina families, neighbors, and communities destroyed by Helene explain what it means to have access to significant aid relief slowed or even cut off,” said Acting Federal Highway Administrator Kristin White. “I am proud to say that the FHWA has been working tirelessly, shoulder-to-shoulder, alongside North Carolinians to restore community connections and support emergency response disaster recovery efforts.” Press release: https://lnkd.in/eReygdBr
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