Hurricane Helene, FEMA

FEMA begins home inspections for post-Hurricane Helene assistance
According to FEMA, “a home inspection may be necessary to help determine if an applicant is eligible for various types of assistance. Due to the number of counties impacted by the hurricane and the number of homes needing inspections, it may take time for an inspection to be scheduled.”
FEMA Housing Helps Family Recover from Hurricane Helene
After losing their home to Hurricane Helene, Olivia and her family found hope through FEMA’s Direct Lease program. Initially hesitant to ask for help, Olivia was overwhelmed with relief upon approval.
Hurricane Helene Application Deadline Ends in February
Time is running out for Georgians and small business owners affected by Hurricane Helene (Sept. 23-27, 2024) to submit their applications to FEMA for financial assistance. The deadline is February 7.
Trump disparaged FEMA in NC. Here’s what the agency did during Hurricane Helene.
Just because you don’t see somebody in a FEMA shirt walking on the streets the day after a disaster doesn’t mean FEMA is not there.”
Tues. is final day to apply for FEMA assistance after Helene in SC
Tuesday night is the deadline for Hurricane Helene victims to apply for FEMA assistance in South Carolina. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has been in the Upstate since Helene hit in September,
FEMA urges Georgians to apply for assistance despite homeowner insurance concerns
State and FEMA officials urge you to check with both your insurance company and FEMA to help you on your road to recovery if you were affected by Helene or Debby.
Bipartisan bill in Congress would fund repairs to private roads damaged by Hurricane Helene
A bipartisan group of North Carolina federal lawmakers introduced a bill Wednesday aimed at rebuilding western North Carolina ...
Jones: Hurricane recovery biggest sham ever on North Carolina taxpayers
Calling it the "biggest sham ever" on North Carolina taxpayers, Republican state Rep. Brendan Jones said pace of recovery ...
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Roy Cooper says Hurricane Helene relief bill ‘took money’ from hurricane victims. Not exactly.
Cooper said North Carolina Republicans "took money out of western North Carolina" when they passed a Hurricane Helene relief bill last month. Legislators stripped the governor’s power to enhance ...
Georgia is still hurting: Months after Hurricane Helene, some are still out of their homes
The deadline to seek aid from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is Feb. 7, yet many in Jefferson County remain displaced and struggling to recover.
JD Vance condemns FEMA’s response to Helene devastation in 1st trip as vice president
Vice President JD Vance on Monday traveled to Damascus, Virginia, which was hit hard by Hurricane Helene in September. It was ...
JD Vance blasts ‘broken’ FEMA for ‘holding up’ billions in hurricane relief: ‘Not doing the American people’s will’
At least $4 billion is earmarked for hurricane response in Virginia but only $47 million has been distributed so far, the ...
Hurricane Helene disaster relief bills set for final House floor vote Wednesday
Three bills related to disaster relief funding for East Tennessee counties torn apart by Hurricane Helene in November are set ...
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National Grid Secures Eight Edison Electric Institute Awards for Storm Emergency Response in 2024
National Grid has received eight Edison Electric Institute Emergency Response awards for its storm recovery and assistance ...