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Here’s a breakdown of FEMA’s efforts in western North Carolina in wake of Hurricane Helene

The country has rallied around western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene left disaster-struck mountain towns and cities struggling to get the help and resources they need. As local teams have sprung to action,

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Fact-checking 5 misleading claims about Helene relief efforts in North Carolina

In North Carolina, government officials declared 25 of the state’s 100 counties disaster areas after the storm swept across the state’s western region last week — causing record flooding, killing at least 115 people in North Carolina and prompting tens of thousands of applications for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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Conn. National Guard sends more crews to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene relief

If you’re dealing with flooding from Hurricane Helene, you may be eligible for FEMA assistance, but it’s not a substitute for flood insurance. Find out how FEMA payments work. Our survey of more than 6,

At least 200 missing in NC: Fri. updates

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Hurricane Helene death toll rises, FEMA warns disaster relief fund may not hold out

Even with a recent bill providing $20 billion to FEMA’s disaster relief fund, it may not be enough to address the widespread destruction caused by Hurricane Helene.

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Hurricane Helene death toll may rise; at least 200 missing in NC: Friday updates

Officials estimated that more than 200 people remain missing in Buncombe County, which encompasses Asheville and many surrounding neighborhoods.

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Hurricane Helene: Death toll rises to at least 215

The death toll from Hurricane Helene has risen to more than 200 as hundreds of people are still missing and hope of finding survivors is fading.

Tuberville criticizes FEMA’s Hurricane Helene response; agency says claims false

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville has added his voice to those leveraging criticism of FEMA’s Hurricane Helene response into ...

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LIVE: Harris visits North Carolina to survey Helene's damage, provide update on relief

Vice President Kamala Harris will visit storm-ravaged North Carolina on Saturday to provide an update on recovery efforts.

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Elon Musk slams FEMA over Helene response in North Carolina as SpaceX looks to set up new Starlinks

Elon Musk accused the Federal Emergency Management Agency of hampering efforts to set up Starlink satellite internet to help ...

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FEMA has faced criticism and praise during Helene. Here’s what it does — and doesn’t do

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is tasked with helping states and communities hit by disasters like Hurricane Helene.

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Is a generator covered by FEMA? What North Carolina Helene victims can use federal aid funds on

Accessibility: Whether you have a preexisting disability and the accessibility features of your home were damaged, or you ...

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Hurricane Helene: Massachusetts pols slammed for supporting FEMA migrant program

A South Carolina representative is looking to redirect funds to hurricane relief efforts from a FEMA program that supports ...

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Helene fact check: Here are the rumors and the reality in Western North Carolina

For current application timelines, visit disasterassistance.gov or FEMA’s state-specific Helene disaster site for North Carolina. Rumor: Funding for FEMA disaster response was diverted to ...

FEMA administrator: "I don't know that anybody could be fully prepared for the amount of flooding" from Helene in North Carolina

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell called the storm "a true multi-state event" that's had "significant impacts" across five ...

No flood insurance in North Carolina? How to apply for FEMA assistance after Tropical Storm Helene

Tropical Storm Helene's storm surge destroyed parts of North Carolina last week. Here's how to apply for FEMA assistance, ...

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Harris visits North Carolina after Helene: Times of crisis bring out best of ‘who we are’

Vice President Harris on Saturday traveled to North Carolina to meet with local officials and get an update on the response ...

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Hurricane Helene Exposed Major Problems With FEMA. Now Homeowners Will Foot the Bill.

As Helene wreaked havoc across multiple Southeastern states and ruined thousands of properties, many homeowners are left with ...

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