Mark Robinson was the only elected official who did not vote to declare a state of emergency before Hurricane, even after Governor Roy Cooper’s request. He stated that his absence didn’t matter because the vote would have passed without him.
Robinson was actively involved in the state’s disaster relief efforts. He worked with local leaders and agencies to help people and provide water and food to the areas most affected by the hurricane.
He criticized Governor Cooper, stating that he didn’t done much in response to the storm and that he could have taken better actions for the state’s well-being. Robinson mentioned that Cooper was in New York at the time the storm was approaching. In response, Cooper’s office issued a statement saying that he returned to North Carolina by Wednesday afternoon to manage the state’s response to the storm.
Governor Cooper’s spokesperson accused Robinson of spreading false information about the state’s response to the storm, claiming that he was confusing people and putting their lives at risk.
Overall, the situation highlights tensions between the Lieutenant Governor and the Governor regarding disaster preparedness and response efforts.