Rep. Deborah Ross Demands Faster Disaster Relief for North Carolina After Hurricane Helene

Call for Disaster Relief Funding

• 📌 Next week marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene devastating western North Carolina.
• 💬 During a visit, affected communities consistently expressed the need for more federal support, delivered more quickly.

Federal Government's Role

• 🏛️ While Governor Stein provides steady leadership for recovery, the federal government must increase its support.
• ⏳ The Trump administration is criticized for slowing down the federal relief process.
• ✂️ Representative Ross urges the president to reduce red tape hindering critical assistance for North Carolina.

Congressional Action Needed

• 💰 Congress must replenish the disaster relief fund.
• 🤝 The request for additional Hurricane Helene recovery funding from Governor Stein needs to be immediately passed.
• ⚠️ Western North Carolina cannot be abandoned in its recovery efforts.