The interior of the North Carolina Capitol Building in Raleigh, North Carolina. | Wikimedia Commons/Riokausa
The interior of the North Carolina Capitol Building in Raleigh, North Carolina. | Wikimedia Commons/Riokausa
A North Carolina senator is reminding community members that his office is available to help navigate COVID-19-related and non-coronavirus problems, including dealing with filing unemployment claims.
"We have worked hard to respond to every call coming to our office and responding swiftly to any COVID-19 related need," Sen. Todd Johnson (R-Union) posted to his Facebook page on April 7.
Johnson's posts joined a trend in North Carolina of lawmakers using their social media accounts to keep residents updated about state matters in an age of social distancing and wide-spread office closings to avoid transmitting the highly-contagious virus.
"If you are experiencing difficulties with filing for unemployment, an essential business designation, etc., please use our office as a resource," Johnson posted on April 7.
Though the governor declared a state of emergency in early March followed by other restrictions meant to stop the spread, COVID-19 has infected 6,764 individuals and resulted in 179 deaths, according to April 20 stats from the Department of Health and Human Services.
The Union County senator also said his team recently helped a constituent recover unclaimed money.
"Last year I shared a link and heard from many that they found unclaimed property," Johnson posted. "The link for the [North Carolina] Treasurer's NCCASH website is below. Many Union County residents have unclaimed property/money on the registry."
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