{"id":2352509,"date":"2024-10-09T09:31:02","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T13:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aid-pours-into-north-carolina-dozens-still-missing-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-10-09T09:33:23","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T13:33:23","slug":"aid-pours-into-north-carolina-dozens-still-missing-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aid-pours-into-north-carolina-dozens-still-missing-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Aid pours into North Carolina; dozens still missing &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Faid-pours-into-north-carolina-dozens-still-missing-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2352509&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>In the aftermath \u2064of Hurricane Helene, which devastated western North Carolina nearly two\u2064 weeks ago, the region continues to experience tragic consequences, including a\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hungary-takes-lead-as-europe-prepares-to-begin-covid-19-vaccinations\/\" title=\"Hungary takes lead as Europe prepares to begin COVID-19 vaccinations\">reported <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-to-show-lockdowns-are-killing-more-people-than-the-virus\/\" title=\"How To Show Lockdowns Are Killing More People Than The Virus\">death toll<\/a><\/a> of at least\u2062 230 \u2063and 62 individuals still missing in the Lake Lure\u2063 and Chimney Rock areas. In response to the \u2063disaster, aid efforts have been\u200c ramping\u2064 up, with North Carolina&#8217;s General Assembly set to \u2064pass \u2063disaster assistance legislation. Governor Roy Cooper, alongside FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, has been actively touring the affected areas and coordinating support.<\/p>\n<p>As part\u2062 of the recovery efforts, 2,500 \u2062National Guard personnel are currently on the ground, with support from armed forces across 12 states. The Biden administration has provided over $137 million in assistance, with more expected,\u2063 while FEMA has already distributed more than $33 million to assist individuals impacted by the disaster. Additionally, shelters have been established \u200bfor those displaced, with over\u200d 780 occupants being housed.<\/p>\n<p>Local communities have come together, with numerous organizations providing resources and supplies. However, the impact of the storm remains severe, leading to over\u200c 622 road closures statewide, including\u200c major interstates. \u200bGovernor Cooper emphasized the resilience and support within the local communities as they work \u200ccollectively to recover from this catastrophic event.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Aid pours into North Carolina; dozens still missing<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1780197\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square) &ndash; Tragic stories continue to flow from western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene slamming the Appalachian Mountains nearly two weeks ago.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>So, too, is the assistance. The General Assembly convenes Wednesday, with disaster assistance legislation expected to swiftly be passed.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Roy Cooper toured the area on Monday with Deanne Criswell, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Personnel are in the area from neighboring states, sent by other governors and the federal government.<\/p>\n<p>The death toll is at least 230, according to published reports. The Asheville Citizen Times on Tuesday afternoon reported 62 missing persons cases are active in the Lake Lure and Chimney Rock communities.<\/p>\n<p>Eight hurricanes since 1950 have killed 100 or more people. Helene is only eclipsed &ndash; so far &ndash; by Katrina (2005, deaths 1,392), Audrey (1957, deaths 416) and Camille (1969, deaths 256).<\/p>\n<p>Cooper and Criswell, along with U.S. Northern Command Gen. Gregory Guillot and Dual Status Commander Brig. Gen. Wes Morrison, went through Lake Lure and Chimney Rock.<\/p>\n<p>In a release, the state Department of Public Safety said 2,500 soldiers and airmen are in the area with about 500 more coming. The Joint Task Force-North Carolina, led by the state&rsquo;s National Guard, is paired with armed forces from 12 states, two units from the 82nd Airborne out of Fort Liberty near Fayetteville; the 101st from Fort Campbell in Kentucky; and a number of civilian entities.<\/p>\n<p>More than 6,100 National Guardsman are present, a release from White House said.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefing-room\/statements-releases\/2024\/10\/06\/fact-sheet-update-biden-harris-administration-sparing-no-resource-to-support-communities-impacted-by-hurricane-helene\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Biden administration said<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;it has already supplied more than $137 million in assistance, and more is expected.<\/p>\n<p>Cooper&rsquo;s administration said more than $33 million in FEMA assistances to individuals had already been paid to more than 109,000 people. More than 2,100 are housed in hotels through FEMA transitional sheltering. Nineteen shelters are open, with an estimated 780 people and 95 pets.<\/p>\n<p>The Department of Public Safety said more than 1,300 responders from 35 state and local agencies have executed 107 missions of response and recovery. Cooper said North Carolina has used 417 specialized vehicles and 26 aircraft to help in search, rescue and supply delivery.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;These communities are home to family-owned businesses and neighbors who are helping one another,&rdquo; Cooper said. &ldquo;We will continue to work with western North Carolina to respond and recover from this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kentucky-veteran-gives-out-thousands-of-christmas-toys-to-children-impacted-by-tornadoes-storms\/\" title=\"Kentucky Veteran Gives Out Thousands of Christmas Toys to Children Impacted by Tornadoes, Storms\">catastrophic storm<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the government aid, scores of churches and other organizations have sent tractor-trailer loads of supplies.<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday midday,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/drivenc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>there were 622 road closures<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;because of Helene across the state. This includes three interstates, 50 federal highways, 51 state roads and 518 secondary roads.<\/p>\n<p>Published reports say the grim findings have included corpses discovered as landslides are cleared. Swannanoa and Hot Springs are two communities reportedly &ldquo;obliterated.&rdquo; Chimney Rock, a popular tourist attraction, was also hard hit with rushing water through the main thoroughfare.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It has been a long 11 days for the people of our mountains, and it&rsquo;s reaching the point where folks are just tired,&rdquo; U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., said in a release. &ldquo;We will get through this.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Many in the region remain without running water, electricity and even the ability to travel.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edwards.house.gov\/media\/press-releases\/hurricane-helene-update-11-congressman-edwards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Eighty-six water systems<\/strong><\/a>, Edwards said, are on a boil advisory; 15 treatment plants have no power; and 27 systems are out of water.<\/p>\n<p>Helene made landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida the night of Sept. 26. Its remnants sped through Georgia and soaked the higher altitudes of North Carolina&rsquo;s Blue Ridge Mountains. Helene had tropical storm force wins stretching 420 miles, larger than the state of Georgia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1780197\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1780197\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aid is flooding into North Carolina as dozens remain missing after Hurricane Helene&#8217;s devastation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2352510,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hurricane-helene-ashville-nc.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[7629,42075,33705,32258,32076],"class_list":["post-2352509","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-aid","tag-disaster-relief","tag-missing-persons","tag-north-carolina","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hurricane-helene-ashville-nc.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2352509","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2352509"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2352509\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2352510"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2352509"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2352509"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2352509"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}