A lackluster response to North Carolina flooding disasters is eroding Republican support in one county
Summary
Flood damage and repeated closures of North Carolina’s Highway 12 are disrupting travel and tourism on Hatteras Island. Some Dare County residents criticize the response to the damage, while the county’s conservative voters may still support Republicans in a closely contested congressional race.Key Facts
- Highway 12 has repeatedly closed after storms sent debris onto the road.
- Aida Havel, a Dare County commission candidate who lives on Hatteras Island, said a 45-minute trip took hours because of ferry delays and detours.
- Havel said road closures have led to the cancellation of two fishing tournaments and hurt local businesses and workers.
- FEMA announced $101 million in North Carolina relief measures on October 22, including funds to demolish some vulnerable Outer Banks homes.
- The article says the shoreline is moving inland by more than 15 feet per year and that no long-term plan is in place.
- Dare County is part of North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, where Democratic incumbent Don Davis faces Republican Laurie Buckhout.
- The article describes the race in North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District as vulnerable for Republicans amid criticism of the response to Hurricane Helene.
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