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EXCLUSIVE: Harrigan introduces SAFE Rural Act for storm resilience
Legislation introduced by US Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-NC10 would establish a flood resilience fund within FEMA.
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Rutherford reimbursed $9.39 million for Helene recovery
This announcement follows a March 25 letter from North Carolina’s Republican congressional delegation urging DHS to release pending FEMA funding designated for Helene recovery.
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GOP reps push DHS to fix Helene funding bottlenecks
The North Carolina Republican Congressional Delegation sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security urging a swift review of pending FEMA funds designated for Hurricane Helene.
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Maggie Valley faces a long road to recovery from Hurricane Helene
While significant progress has been made, Maggie Valley still faces a lot of work to restore the town, following the destruction caused by Helene.
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Asheville mayor gives update 9 months after Hurricane Helene
"We know how this has impacted each of our counties, and it's a struggle to come back from such a severe catastrophe," said Esther Manheimer, Asheville mayor.
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FEMA political discrimination bill sees action in NC Senate
The Senate pushed forward a bill on disaster relief that also addresses concerns about political discrimination in the distribution of aid.
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Stein wants more time from FEMA to cover Helene recovery costs
In a letter to President Donald Trump on Friday, Gov, Josh Stein is urging FEMA to extend federal cost sharing for a minimum of three months.
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FEMA denies NC’s request for extended Helene relief funding
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has rejected North Carolina’s request to maintain a full 100% federal match for the state’s continued Hurricane Helene recovery expenses.
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More than 1500 Helene victims still in hotels
Weeks into the aftermath of Helene, more than 1500 victims remain in hotels. According to a report from FEMA Assistant Federal Coordinating Officer Hannah Vick, who presented the information last Thursday, most of these are Buncombe County residents.
