SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said Tuesday the aerospace company is sending more Starlink terminals to North Carolina following the widespread devastation of Hurricane Helene.
“Since the Hurricane Helene disaster, SpaceX has sent as many Starlink terminals as possible to help areas in need,” Musk wrote in a post on the social platform X. “Earlier today, @realDonaldTrump alerted me to additional people who need Starlink Internet in North Carolina. We are sending them terminals right away.”
Former President Trump, who said he spoke with Musk earlier this week about providing Starlink internet service, lauded Musk for the assistance.
“Great news. So badly needed in North Carolina, where there is virtually no communication. Starlink was the perfect answer, and Elon Musk, as usual, came through. Thank you Elon!!! DJT” Trump wrote on Truth Social overnight Wednesday.
There are 40 Starlink satellite systems available in North Carolina to help with responder communications, and an additional 140 satellites are being shipped to assist with communications infrastructure restoration, the White House said earlier this week. One Starlink will be deployed for every county’s emergency operations center to help with communications.
Helene made landfall last Thursday in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, bringing heavy winds and rainfall to multiple states across the south. At least 166 people have been killed, The Associated Press reported, and millions have been left without power.
More than 1.2 million customers still had no power Wednesday in the Carolinas and Georgia, where the hurricane ravaged several inland areas in the states.
Trump visited Georgia on Monday to tour storm damage and expressed support for those dealing with the aftermath. He indicated he will also visit North Carolina.
https://thehill.com/policy/technology/4911419-musk-starlink-help-north-carolina/
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