Is it just me or is the societal response to California different to the hurricane in the Carolinas?

The title is the question.

Is it different?

I know the perception around my way is.  The view is that the US govt didn't help the "country folk" while they're ready to help the rich in California.  I personally don't know real from memorex on this.

What I do know is that the reaction to the disasters from the public is different and I'd like to know why.