Mountains to Raleigh Helene recovery call to NC leaders
Western North Carolina residents urge Gov. Roy Cooper Senate Leader Phil Berger and House Speaker Tim Moore to lead a long recovery after Helene. The piece notes dam risk, power outages, food shortages, and ongoing hospital strain, urging strong state action and visits by leaders.
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Do politicians have a role in disaster response
North Carolina political observer John Hood admits error after Floyd’s devastation in 1999. He recalls claiming emergency responders alone handle crises and notes Gov Jim Hunt pressed back, arguing leadership matters when agencies clash and miscommunication slows relief.
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