Helene, North Carolina

Gov. Stein requests $19B in federal funding toward Helene disaster relief: 'More is needed'
As of Feb. 11, FEMA reported that $372.2 million had been distributed to 154,577 families in the state to assist with expenses related to rent, basic home repairs and other disaster-related needs. Further, 18,000 households have received money to make basic repairs to primary residences, and 13,250 families have stayed in FEMA-paid hotel rooms.
North Carolina governor seeks $19B more in federal disaster relief for Helene
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein met Thursday with North Carolina's Republican U.S. Sens. Ted Budd and Thom Tillis to discuss his proposal for additional federal funds.
Tragic accident kills mules who helped with disaster relief in western North Carolina after Helene
Several mules who helped get much-needed supplies into parts of western North Carolina ravaged by Helene were killed in an accident over the weekend.
North Carolina Governor Seeks $19 Billion in Federal Aid for Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina has requested $19 billion in federal aid to help with recovery from Hurricane Helene, which caused $60 billion in damages.
Gov. Josh Stein request $19 billion in federal funding for Helene recovery
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is requesting $19 billion in federal funding for Hurricane Helene recovery. Trump’s endorsement helped propel Ron DeSantis in the 2018 Republican gubernatorial primary.
Gov. Josh Stein seeks federal funding for Hurricane Helene relief
Constellation Research founder R 'Ray' Wang analyzes Apple and Microsoft's new Majorana 1 quantum chip on 'Varney & Co.' North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein is seeking $19 billion in federal funding for Hurricane Helene relief.
Lawmakers uncertain on how job cuts could impact Helene recovery efforts in Western NC
Two agencies that may be affected by the Trump administration’s job cuts are involved in providing disaster relief aid.
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Helene relief far from over as volunteers with Samaritan’s Purse help people rebuild
Samaritan’s Purse continues working with Hurricane Helene survivors across western North Carolina and parts of Tennessee. The ...
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NC governor needs $1.4B in block grants for post-Helene recovery. That could be a problem
Gov. Josh Stein is seeking the input to address “unmet housing" needs post-Helene, but funding cuts from the White House ...
Some in Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina embrace Trump’s push to abolish FEMA
President Donald Trump's suggestion doesn't sound like a bad idea for some residents of western North Carolina who are still ...
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Analysts concerned by reports of Trump plan to cut natural disaster program
A plan to sharply cut Community Development Block Grant program staffing follows Trump's statement that he is inclined to ...
Deadlines extended for FEMA and Disaster Unemployment Assistance for residents impacted by Helene
Application deadlines have been extended to March for FEMA and Disaster Unemployment Assistance. Applying for aid now can ...
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Massive Cuts to a HUD Office Would Slow Disaster Aid to Hard-Hit N.C. Communities
More than $1 billion in federal disaster recovery money is headed to western North Carolina, but now there could be too few ...
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N.C. seeks public input on plan for $1.4 billion in Helene housing aid
Members of the public have 30 days to submit comments on the plan, which was released Tuesday by the state Department of ...