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Helene Relief Camps Cost Millions | Wilmington News
Hurricane Helene’s aftermath left North Carolina scrambling, setting up 55 temporary base camps across the western part of the state that cost over $111 million — nearly $500K per day — to provide food, shelter, showers, and support for first responders, election workers, and the public. The biggest camp in Swannanoa alone racked up $27 million. Auditors are now raising red flags: beds cost $800 each, meals averaged $40, and questions are being asked about efficiency and oversight. They’re urging the state to track usage data so future disaster responses can negotiate better deals and protect…
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