Congress appears ready to include much-needed disaster recovery aid for Hurricane Helene survivors in a government funding bill on the floor this week. But according to reports we heard this afternoon, House Speaker Mike Johnson is considering delaying the disaster aid until next year, due to pressure from billionaire Elon Musk and some Republican lawmakers. 

Survivors of Helene don't have time for political games in DC! Some people affected by the hurricane still don’t have adequate housing or heat, and devastating economic impacts continue to ripple through the area. Federal action now could help save many devastated Appalachian communities from total collapse.

We need your help IN TWO WAYS tonight to remind Congress that Appalachian communities need disaster aid NOW.

Please contact your legislators, either by email or making a call and leaving a message on their switchboard.

Call your legislators

Email your legislators

Call House leadership and tell them to not cut disaster aid from the government funding bill.

House Speaker Mike Johnson: 202-225-4000 

Majority Leader Steve Scalise: 202-225-0197 

Majority Whip Tom Emmer: 202-225-2210

“My name is __________ from ___________.

I’m calling today to advocate for Appalachia’s recovery from Hurricane Helene. Affected communities need federal support NOW. I ask that you advocate for a vote on disaster aid this week and vote yes to help individuals and businesses recover. We need robust funding for FEMA, Small Business Administration, USDA, U.S. Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Park Service.”