General Assembly says hurricane relief package in the works
Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, and House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland said in a statement Friday that the legislature will work on a disaster relief package for those affected by Helene.
"Over the past week, we've heard directly from residents in Western North Carolina and have seen the devastation firsthand. Our hearts are broken for the communities that have been ravaged by Hurricane Helene. Despite the destruction, it has been incredible to see how North Carolinians have stepped up to help. We cannot let up on those efforts or forget about the small communities that have been effectively closed off because of this storm.
"The General Assembly is preparing to come back next week to vote on an initial disaster relief package to facilitate the state's response to Hurricane Helene. We are still working to determine what needs to be included in that legislation. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the victims of this storm and those who have lost loved ones, as well as the aid workers, volunteers, and rescue teams supporting the region."
The state's top elected leaders - Berger, Moore, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and Gov. Roy Cooper among them - have traveled to the mountains to see the damage firsthand.