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FEMA: Local counties awarded $2 million for Helene repairs
NORTHEAST TENNESSEE (WJHL) — 14 counties in East Tennessee have been awarded $2 million in state funds for Hurricane Helene repairs. According to a news release from the Federal Emergency ...
Amidst FEMA staff cuts, worries grow about summer hurricane, tornado seasons
The Trump administration wants to rethink FEMA's role in disasters. So far it's mostly 'caused a lot of confusion.' ...
Georgia survivors of Hurricane Helene receive nearly $550 million in recovery assistance
As of Monday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said Georgia survivors of Hurricane Helene have received nearly $550 ...
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Fact Check: Did Trump deny all FEMA Helene relief for North Carolina?
Paul Specht, of WRAL, and WFAE's Marshall Terry are fact-checking a claim related to Hurricane Helene relief for North ...
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FEMA overhaul would slash the number of declared disasters — but not payouts to states
The agency would continue to pay the vast majority of cleanup and rebuilding costs under a budget-cutting proposal sent to ...
FEMA offers housing assistance for Hurricane Helene victims
FEMA hosted a resource fair and provided educational funding resources for Burke County Hurricane Helene victims.
North Carolina town destroyed by Hurricane Helene hoping to welcome tourists back by midsummer
Residents of Chimney Rock, North Carolina, are still working to rebuild homes and businesses after Hurricane Helene pummeled ...
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North Carolina Governor Appeals to President Trump for Extended FEMA Aid in Hurricane Helene Recovery
Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina appeals to President Trump for extended FEMA cost-sharing following Hurricane Helene.