Gov. Roy Cooper gives update on Helene recovery efforts [Video]

Gov. Roy Cooper and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell reiterated during a press conference that threats would not be tolerated. Officials say recovery is about the safety of workers, volunteers and residents and that FEMA isn’t leaving anytime soon.“We don’t know how many people are not going to apply for FEMA because they have heard misinformation about FEMA taking their property or other wild accusations that are out there,” Cooper said. “People who desperately need this help but have been convinced that they should be afraid of FEMA or other government officials. That’s something we may never know.” Watch an overview of the whole press conference here:At least 92 people are still missing after Hurricane Helene, according to government officials. However, Cooper said the number could still grow higher as officials continue searching the storm zone. The death toll now stands at 125, according to Cooper, but could …