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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump listens as Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp speaks at a temporary relief shelter as he visits areas impacted by Hurricane Helene, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, in Evans, Ga. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump’s lies and conspiracies about Hurricanes Helene and Milton hurt recovery efforts

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Trump’s lies have had real-world consequences; Americans in affected communities have been reluctant to apply for aid, have worried about whether their homes or land will be seized, and have claimed FEMA has ignored or abandoned rescue efforts in communities.
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Stories of heroism abound in western NC after Helene, but so do fears about the future

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Two weeks ago, the mountain towns of North Carolina experienced one of the worst natural disasters in the state’s history. Members of the communities recall Helene’s impact, the response from everyday people, and what comes next.
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, left, speaks with Angelica Wind, a worker at a food drop-off and distribution center after receiving a briefing on the damage from Hurricane Helene, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Harris visits NC, pledges ongoing support after Helene

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Kamala Harris praised emergency responders involved in the recovery effort and promised that the federal government was “here for the long haul.”
Disaster

NC Republicans justifiably want federal aid for Helene recovery. But some have a history of opposing disaster relief.

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As the state continues to deal with the damage left by Hurricane Helene, several North Carolina Republicans are justifiably calling for more federal aid, but some of them previously voted against funding for FEMA and other relief bills following natural disasters.
Mountains

Crews search for survivors in North Carolina’s mountains days after Helene’s deluge

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The devastation was especially bad in the Blue Ridge Mountains, where at least 40 people died in and around the city of Asheville, a tourism haven known for its art galleries, breweries and outdoor activities.