The past 15 years of decision-making by North Carolina lawmakers and the homebuilding industry have exacerbated the impact of Hurricane Helene, with 200 fatalities reported.
Kim Wooten of the North Carolina Building Code Council indicated that the home builders association has consistently fought rules that would impose higher construction standards.
Chris Millis, from the North Carolina Home Builders Association, emphasized that builders prioritize reducing construction costs over resilience, which jeopardized safety during the hurricane.
The rejection of construction limits, flood elevation rules, and weakened wetland protections has made North Carolina more vulnerable to disasters like Hurricane Helene.
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