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How proposed FEMA cuts could impact Cocke County’s long-term recovery after Helene
President Donald Trump has plans to phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after the 2025 Hurricane season, ...
Revisiting Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina area: "Totally upside down"
President Trump said he wants to reduce state reliance on the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this year's hurricane ...
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Coastal mayors have concerns and questions about how FED will sunset FEMA
In the storm’s aftermath, it wasn’t just homeowners who looked to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for help. The city government did too.
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Chase Rice Helps Hurricane Helene Victims Build New Home After FEMA Declined Their Relief Request
So now, thanks to some collaboration, a country music star, a non-profit and a knife company, a family that has waited over half a year for help and a home is finally receiving it. Chase Rice, whose ...
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FEMA has faced criticism and praise during Helene. Here's what it does — and doesn't do
WASHINGTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency is tasked with helping states and communities hit by disasters like Hurricane Helene. With Helene hitting during the homestretch of an ...
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Hurricane season is here. What lessons did the state learn from Helene?
Gov. Josh Stein met with reporters to talk about Western North Carolina's recovery and preparedness for tropical storms.
NC must be ready to pay for hurricane recovery if FEMA loses funding, Gov. Stein says
We are heading into this hurricane season with more uncertainty than usual,” Stein said, because funding for FEMA and NOAA ...
"We're going to give it out directly": Trump plans to scrap FEMA, have White House distribute aid
President Donald Trump said he plans on “phasing out” the Federal Emergency Management Agency after the current hurricane ...