New North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein took several actions on Thursday to help the short- and long-term recovery from Hurricane Helene, with an immediate focus on more temporary housing and repairs to private bridges and roads.

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Governor Josh Stein signed five executive orders to support recovery efforts following Helene's impact on western North Carolina.