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Hurricane Helene victims in NC are fending for themselves

Tuberville criticizes FEMA’s Hurricane Helene response; agency says claims false

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville has added his voice to those leveraging criticism of FEMA’s Hurricane Helene response into presidential-election politics, though some of his points are open to dispute.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Biden tours Florida and Georgia as FEMA battles Hurricane Helene damage

President Joe Biden's Thursday tour is covering the Big Bend region of Florida and also Ray City, Georgia. Both were hard-hit by the Category 4 storm.

New York Post on MSN · 1d

Hurricane Helene victims in NC are fending for themselves as response from Biden-Harris’ FEMA underwhelms

Desperate residents of Hurricane Helene-ravaged Western North Carolina are relying on home-grown rescue efforts instead of waiting for the Biden-Harris administration’s financially depleted FEMA to get its act together.

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CBS News · 6d

FEMA administrator: "I don't know that anybody could be fully prepared for the amount of flooding" from Helene in North Carolina

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell called the storm "a true multi-state event" that's had "significant impacts" across five states.

USA Today · 5d

No flood insurance in North Carolina? How to apply for FEMA assistance after Tropical Storm Helene

Tropical Storm Helene's storm surge destroyed parts of North Carolina last week. Here's how to apply for FEMA assistance, without flood insurance.

The Charlotte Observer on MSN · 5h

Helene fact check: Here are the rumors and the reality in Western North Carolina

Rumors are spreading wildly on social media about recovery efforts in North Carolina. Here are the rumors and what’s really happening.

At least 200 missing in NC: Fri. updates

Deseret News on MSN · 1d

Hurricane Helene death toll rises, FEMA warns disaster relief fund may not hold out

Even with a recent bill providing $20 billion to FEMA’s disaster relief fund, it may not be enough to address the widespread destruction caused by Hurricane Helene.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Hurricane Helene death toll may rise; at least 200 missing in NC: Friday updates

Officials estimated that more than 200 people remain missing in Buncombe County, which encompasses Asheville and many surrounding neighborhoods.

NBC News · 1d

Hurricane Helene: Death toll rises to at least 215

The death toll from Hurricane Helene has risen to more than 200 as hundreds of people are still missing and hope of finding survivors is fading.

Hurricane Helene: Massachusetts pols slammed for supporting FEMA migrant program

A South Carolina representative is looking to redirect funds to hurricane relief efforts from a FEMA program that supports ...

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Is a generator covered by FEMA? What North Carolina Helene victims can use federal aid funds on

Accessibility: Whether you have a preexisting disability and the accessibility features of your home were damaged, or you ...

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FEMA has faced criticism and praise during Helene. Here’s what it does — and doesn’t do

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is tasked with helping states and communities hit by disasters like Hurricane Helene.

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Fact-checking 5 misleading claims about Helene relief efforts in North Carolina

In North Carolina, government officials declared 25 of the state’s 100 counties disaster areas after the storm swept across the state’s western region last week — causing record flooding, killing at ...

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Elon Musk slams FEMA over Helene response in North Carolina as SpaceX looks to set up new Starlinks

Elon Musk accused the Federal Emergency Management Agency of hampering efforts to set up Starlink satellite internet to help ...

1hon MSN

Harris visits North Carolina after Helene: Times of crisis bring out best of ‘who we are’

Vice President Harris on Saturday traveled to North Carolina to meet with local officials and get an update on the response ...

7mon MSN

Harris pledges ongoing federal support as she visits North Carolina to survey Helene's aftermath

Vice President Kamala Harris is pledging ongoing federal support for those affected by Hurricane Helene as she visits North ...

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