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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 presidential-election politics, though some of his points are open to dispute.

The New York Times · 1d

Trump’s False Claims About the Federal Response to Hurricane Helene

The former president falsely accused the Biden administration of spending disaster funding on migrants, neglecting areas that had voted for Republicans and ignoring a call from a Republican governor.

NBC News · 1d

Trump joins Georgia Gov. Kemp at briefing on Hurricane Helene damage

NBC News' Shaquille Brewster fact-checks former President Trump's attack against FEMA during an event on Hurricane Helene damage.

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USA Today · 5d

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, without flood insurance.

CBS News · 6d

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 states.

Business Insider on MSN · 1d

A majority of North Carolina homeowners didn't have flood insurance. Then Helene hit.

Hurricane Helene's rains devastated North Carolina last week — but most homeowners in the state didn't have flood insurance, according to state officials and an analysis of federal data. That may leave homeowners with a hefty bill as they try to repair the damage,

At least 200 missing in NC: Fri. updates

Deseret News on MSN · 1d

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.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

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.

NBC News · 1d

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.

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FEMA puts rumors to rest over claims of taking resources from western North Carolina

The claims about FEMA confiscating or taking commodities, supplies or resources in North Carolina, Tennessee, or any sta ...

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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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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 ...

5hon MSN

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 ...

Politifact6h

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 ...

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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 ...

News Nation on MSN11h

North Carolina mom explains how her family escaped Helene

After hitting Florida’s Gulf Coast, Helene tore through the Southeast, unleashing historic rain and flooding in parts of ...

Stars and Stripes2h

Harris visits North Carolina, in second trip to areas ravaged by Helene

Vice President Kamala Harris took her second trip in four days to a hurricane-ravaged state, meeting with victims and first ...

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

Rumors are spreading wildly on social media about recovery efforts in North Carolina. Here are the rumors and what’s really happening.

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FEMA deploys to rough terrain after Helene as it faces criticism, fights misinformation

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is facing logistical challenges and misinformation in its response to Hurricane Helene.

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