U.S. Congressman Edwards, N.C. House Speaker Moore survey storm aftermath in WNC

U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) today released the following statement after evaluating the damage from Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina with N.C. House of Representatives Speaker Tim Moore via helicopter.

Edwards said, “From the helicopter, it was even clearer just how much devastation Hurricane Helene has wrought across Western North Carolina and the urgency of getting resources to folks, especially for those in more remote areas which are harder to reach. We discussed the path forward and ways we can optimize congressional resources to support Western North Carolina’s recovery. Our district is facing a long road ahead but Western North Carolinians are resilient, and I will continue to explore every avenue to bring home the support and resources that are needed in our mountains.”