FEMA extends assistance deadline for Georgians impacted by Debby, Helene
Georgia homeowners and renters who suffered losses from Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene now have more time to apply for federal assistance.
Two weeks left for Floridians to apply for FEMA assistance after Hurricanes Milton and Helene
FEMA has announced that Floridians who sustained losses from Hurricanes Milton and/or Helene have two weeks remaining to apply for federal assistance.
Some residents still struggling after Hurricane Helene: How FEMA can help after the holiday season
Residents in Waycross are still picking up after Helene swept through the area months ago. WAYCROSS, Ga. — As people hang holiday decorations outside their homes, many homes in Waycross are still covered in tarps months after Hurricane Helene swept through the area, leaving behind damage in its wake.
South Carolinians have 2 weeks left to apply for FEMA assistance following Hurricane Helene
FEMA is letting South Carolinians know there is only 2 weeks left to apply for FEMA assistance if you have sustained damage or losses due Hurricane Helene.
Some N.C. residents distrust FEMA so much they’re hesitant to apply for hurricane aid
It is one of the more unusual elements of Hurricane Helene’s aftermath in western North Carolina.
The majority of Hurricane Milton disaster calls to FEMA went unanswered. Why 68,000 Floridians were left in the lurch during their moment of need
More than 80% of Floridians don’t have flood insurance and FEMA was unprepared for the deluge of assistance calls after Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida on October 9, according to agency data.
Two weeks left for Helene victims to apply for federal disaster assistance
People who want assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) must apply before the January 7 deadline. Those in the following counties are eligible for relief: You can apply at disasterassistance.
FEMA crews do door-to-door Hurricane Helene assistance registering ahead of deadline
FEMA has had disaster survivor assistance teams canvassing the 63 Georgia counties hit hard by the storm. Their teams were in southeast Atlanta passing out flyers and talking with homeowners who may not know they qualify for assistance.
Deadline approaches to apply for Hurricane Milton, Helene relief assistance
The Florida State Emergency Response Team said Monday that Floridians who sustained loss from Hurricanes Milton and Helene have two weeks remaining to apply for federal assistance.
FEMA sends $1B to Florida storm victims, but some are still waiting on the agency
As of mid-December, FEMA shelled out $1.1 billion for Floridians who were victims of hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton, ...
FEMA: Over $24M in recovery grants approved for East TN flood victims
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that more than $24 million has been approved in grant funding to ...
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North Carolina Fire Marshal Issues New FEMA Housing Guidance for Hurricane Displaced Families
North Carolina's OSFM issued guidance for installing FEMA's temporary housing, ensuring safe shelter post-Hurricane Helene.
Sharyl Attkisson: Hurricane Helene and the government’s focus on ‘equity’ in emergencies
When Hurricane Helene struck last fall, the aftermath exposed an agency where a surprising political bias permeates, and the ...
Charlotte woman says she needed a $200 repair after Hurricane Helene — FEMA offered to pay for a hotel stay instead
The destruction of Hurricane Helene will cost North Carolina an estimated $59.6 billion, according to a Dec. 13 state report.
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After Hurricane Helene, Survivors Have Been in a Race Against Time to Protect Family Heirlooms, Photographs and Keepsakes
Disaster recovery isn’t just about repairing bridges, roads and homes. Conservationists from the Smithsonian were on the ...
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A year in stories: Hurricane Helene hits Transylvania County hard
The first indication that a severe storm was en route to western North Carolina was around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25 when the National Weather Service placed most of ...
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Hurricane Helene caught up a Tennessee hospital in an ‘apocalyptic’ flood. Other hospitals are at risk, too.
During Hurricane Helene, 70 people were rescued by helicopters from the roof of a Tennessee hospital. It's a cautionary tale for other hospitals, especially in the South.