I have lived in North Carolina my entire life. Growing up on the coast, particularly in the Morehead City area, I’m no stranger to the impact of hurricanes. From the brutal winds of Hurricane Fran in 1996 to Hurricane Floyd in 1999, we’ve weathered countless storms. I’ve seen them all, but what’s happening in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene is unlike anything we’ve experienced before. This time, it’s not just the ferocity of nature that’s causing devastation — it’s the inaction of our own government.