Amid criticism of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) support for Western North Carolina's recovery after Hurricane Helene, Congressman Chuck Edwards has penned an opinion editorial defending the agency. The editorial, according to Congressman Chuck Edwards - House.gov, specifically addresses a claim made in the December 17 issue of the Hendersonville Lightning. The full text of the editorial is not available. The opinion piece appears to defend FEMA's actions after Hurricane Helene