News

Without the extension, FEMA’s match drops to 90% and preliminary estimates have projected a cost to the state of up to $200 ...
A new state report points to staff shortages and other shortcomings for its problematic response to the storm.
Governor Stein appealed to President Trump, asking him to overturn FEMA's decision to not extending its 100 percent match for ...
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Governor Josh Stein appealed to President Trump after FEMA decided not to extend its 100% ...
Federal Emergency Management Agency did reject a request from North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein.   Stein asked for FEMA to continue paying for 100% of certain recovery costs.   FEMA rejected that request ...
FEMA’s denial of a 180-day extension of the 100% cost share for Hurricane Helene costs eligible under the Stafford Act has been appealed.
FEMA's decision to stop reimbursing all of the debris removal costs from Hurricane Helene could cost North Carolina as much ...
A Florida contractor has submitted erroneous reports, delaying homeowners’ ability to repair their properties.
The State Emergency Response Commission met Friday discussing the many lingering affects following Hurricane Helene that devastated parts of Western North Carolina. Updates in the meeting shared ...
A widely-shared social media post lacks important context about the Federal Emergency Management Agency's recent decision ...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will hold a housing resource fair Saturday in Burke County for people affected by Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Helene tore through the Swannanoa River Valley of western North Carolina almost seven months ago, but many of the ...