{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.budd.senate.gov/2024/09/30/budd-tillis-to-tour-western-nc-storm-damage-with-state-officials/", "Budd, Tillis to Tour Western NC Storm Damage with State Officials", "2024-09-30", "2024", "2024-09", "Republican", "Senate", "NC", "Ted Budd", "B001305", "www.budd.senate.gov", "budd", "https://www.budd.senate.gov/category/news/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Advance, N.C. \u2014 Tomorrow, Senators Ted Budd and Thom Tillis, along with Reps. David Rouzer and Dr. Greg Murphy will take an air tour of Tropical Storm Helene storm damage in Western North Carolina alongside Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler.\n\nAfter the tour, the officials will be joined by Rep. Chuck Edwards for an operational review of the recovery effort.\n\nSenator Budd also released a statement, saying:\n\n\u201cThe people of Western North Carolina are facing one of the worst disasters in our state\u2019s history, and more needs to be done to help those in need. My team and I are continuing to coordinate efforts with local, state, and federal authorities, including connecting people who are in need of rescue and resources.\n\n\u201cI want to again thank the National Guard, the Red Cross, state and local emergency personnel, charitable organizations, private sector partners, and countless others for their tireless work on behalf of our state. These heroes are saving lives every day.\n\n\u201cMy offices continue to be ready and able to help anyone who needs assistance. Please visit ReadyNC.gov for the most up-to-date emergency information or Budd.Senate.gov to contact us.\n\n\u201cIf folks would like to make a donation to help with needs in Western North Carolina, visit nc.gov/donate. If you would like to Apply for FEMA Assistance, go to DisasterAssistance.gov or call 800-621-3362.\u201d\n\nSenator Tillis said:\n\n\u201cThe situation in Western North Carolina is dire and there is unfathomable devastation. We need an all-hands-on-deck response from the federal and state governments, ensuring every resource is utilized to save lives. My team and I continue to assist North Carolinians in need and work with federal, state, and local officials. I encourage any North Carolinian in need of assistance to contact my office at (704) 509-9087 or tillis.senate.gov.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:46:43Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.budd.senate.gov/2024/09/30/budd-tillis-to-tour-western-nc-storm-damage-with-state-officials/"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.035488909110427, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}