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In a Tuesday morning media call, FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell addressed the rumors and their detrimental effects on residents impacted in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas.
The Tuesday, Nov. 26, Buncombe County Helene recovery briefing covered NCDOT repair progress, energy and housing assistance programs, free mental health counseling and more.
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. [91]
Some counties certified to issue alerts through FEMA's system did not send any when the remnants of Hurricane Helene hit, according to a CBS News analysis. Why some people in Hurricane Helene's ...
A rescue team paddles down the Swannanoa River on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. The remnants of Hurricane Helene caused widespread flooding, downed trees, and power outages in western North Carolina.
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 ...
FEMA is now launching a "new initiative" to hire community liaisons in North Carolina's impacted counties, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced Monday. "We know that so many people have ...
"FEMA continues to support communities impacted by Helene and help survivors apply for assistance. For the safety of our dedicated staff and the disaster survivors we are helping, FEMA has made ...