How North Carolina prepares for hurricane season

Hurricane season began Monday.

Here & Now's Scott Tong speaks with William Ray, the North Carolina director of emergency management, about his state's preparedness this year following widespread damage from Hurricane Helene in 2024.

This year's hurricane season begins with concerns that there are staffing issues at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, an agency that President Trump has targeted for overhaul. We also spoke with acting administrator of FEMA Bob Fenton.