Today, North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson, joined by local leaders and law enforcement officials, provided an update on ongoing response efforts to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene on the Western part of the state.
“We’ve successfully scaled our team up to a 24/7 operation to deliver much-needed supplies to the people in most affected areas of western North Carolina, as quickly as possible. These efforts would not have been achieved without the tireless work and coordination of law enforcement, local leaders, and volunteers from across our state. This has been a team effort, and I am grateful for everyone’s contributions. When times get tough, North Carolina knows how to come together to help our neighbors and friends in need. The work is just getting started, and there is so much more to do, but we’re thankful for everyone who is pitching in any way they can.” – North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson
Lt. Gov. Robinson has been on the ground in western North Carolina since Saturday, Sept. 28, traveling with local officials to some of the affected areas and working with state and community leaders, including Franklin County Sheriff Kevin White, and other sheriffs from across North Carolina, to take critical supplies from the east and bring them west to those in need.
“We’re proud to be working with Lt. Gov. Robinson’s office and our state and local partners on these critical relief efforts. My office will continue doing all we can to support our friends and neighbors in need in the aftermath of this devastating storm. Communities across western North Carolina are counting on us, and we can’t let them down. We thank all the staff, volunteers and donors who have stepped up, worked around the clock and given much-needed supplies. And we continue to ask everyone to keep doing all they can to help.” – Franklin County Sheriff Kevin White
Since these coordinated efforts began late last week, Lt. Gov. Robinson and Sheriff White’s team has executed dozens of rescue missions via local and privately owned aircraft, and delivered hundreds of thousands of pounds of resources.
Those who wish to donate supplies like food and water should send them to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) for further distribution:
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
285 T Kemp Rd.
Louisburg, NC 27549