As natural disasters surge, FEMA’s budget shortfalls could delay Helene recovery
Financial shortfalls have repeatedly forced FEMA to put disaster recovery projects on hold. That could spell trouble for ...
House Republicans eye FEMA fund overhaul ahead of high-stakes hearing on Helene recovery
Rep. Gary Palmer is leading new legislation to replenish FEMA disaster relief funding using unspent funds the agency has elsewhere.
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FEMA extends deadline to apply for Helene assistance
The deadline for North Carolinians in 39 counties to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance after Hurricane Helene has been ...
Biden begs Congress for about $100B in replenished disaster relief aid after FEMA controversies
President Biden sent a formal request to Congress for roughly $100 billion in replenished disaster relief funds to help ...
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Biden administration asks Congress for $98.4 billion in disaster aid after stormy year
The Biden administration is asking Congress to approve $98.4 billion in emergency spending to bolster the federal ...
Helene recovery: Boil water notice lifted, how much money FEMA has distributed to households
The Nov. 18 briefing also covered Thanksgiving meal distribution, the Private Property Debris Removal Program and more.
Biden asks Congress for $100 billion in massive lame-duck disaster relief request
The Biden White House is pressuring Congress to pass a new supplemental funding request to assist with disaster relief and ...
Biden seeks nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton
President Joe Biden is requesting nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and other ...
Hurricane Helene isn’t the only big storm North Carolina is still recovering from
North Carolina Republicans are voicing frustration over how the state is still struggling to recover from two hurricanes that ravaged the region long before Hurricane Helene hit in September.