FAYETTEVILLE, NC - Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) toured parts of Cumberland County affected by this weekend's tornadoes and damaging weather system. While in Fayetteville on Sunday, Kissell was briefed by Mayor Tony Chavonne. They were joined by Governor Bev Purdue in visiting the damaged areas, including Ben Martin Elementary School, located in the Eighth District.
Kissell announced that he has assigned additional staff to the area to assist, joining staff members from his Fayetteville District Office in helping all constituents seeking assistance with any federal needs throughout the rebuilding process.
"The thoughts and prayers of my family are with all of those affected by this tragedy," said Kissell. "We must work together at the local, state, and federal levels to rebuild and repair this community. We will be here to help with absolutely anything we can. Federal assistance is on its way, and members of my staff will be here throughout to help residents with any assistance they may need in the aftermath of these events.”
Any constituents seeking assistance through Kissell's office should contact his Fayetteville office at 910-920-2070, located at 6257 Raeford Road, Suite 2.
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Photo Attached: Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) speaks with Mrs. Sandra Hunter and her son, both of Fayetteville. The mother of a Pine Forest High student, Mrs. Hunter described to Kissell the structural damage done to the school, which has now been closed as damage is assessed.
