Vance visits North Carolina to assess Hurricane Helene recovery efforts

Vice President-elect JD Vance will visit Fairview, North Carolina, on Friday to assess recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. This trip marks his first since the election and follows his previous survey of storm damage in Virginia. During his visit, Vance plans to meet with first responders and visit a home renovation project. He will also meet the family of Tony Ray Garrison, a fire chief who died during rescue efforts related to the hurricane. Vance has previously emphasized the need for federal assistance in recovery efforts. He criticized the Biden administration for not adequately addressing the needs of affected communities, stating that they feel ignored by the government.