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Over 1.3 million customers were without power in South Carolina, the most of any state impacted by Helene, with several counties experiencing a near-complete loss of power. [169] [251] [249] Wind gusts reached 72 mph (116 km/h) in Aiken and Anderson, [252] and 75 mph (121 km/h) in Beaufort. [253]
FEMA began administering the Center for Domestic Preparedness in 2007. FEMA administers the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) which provides funding to state governments, local governments, Tribal governments, and Territorial governments along with specified Urban Areas and counties along international borders to invest in security ...
Colquitt, Thomas, and Decatur counties opened shelters. [7] That same day, Governor Brian Kemp issued a state of emergency for Georgia since Helene was expected to track into the state. [4] In Thomas County, the Public Works Department began providing sandbags due to the storm. [8] On September 25, schools were closed in the counties of Bibb ...
In some places in Western North Carolina impacted by Helene, maps by First Street found roughly 10x the number of properties would have been in a 100-year flood zone category, if FEMA had been allowed to use more comprehensive and modern forecasting. Better maps could have resulted in more insurance coverage and flood prevention measures. [93]
FEMA and White House officials have expressed concern that survivors and others impacted by the storms may be less likely to seek relief from the agency due to the misinformation. [5] In response, the White House directed federal agencies to engage with the public on social media with evidence the government was on the ground helping relief ...
Rumor: FEMA is in the the process of confiscating Helene survivor property. If I apply for disaster assistance and my land is deemed unlivable, my property will be seized. Facts: FEMA cannot seize ...
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Gaston is one of 25 North Carolina counties approved for a federal disaster declaration following damage from Hurricane Helene, which means impacted residents may qualify for assistance from the ...