Hurricane Helene tore through the Swannanoa River Valley of western North Carolina almost seven months ago, but many of the ...

FEMA’s denial of a 180-day extension of the 100% cost share for Hurricane Helene costs eligible under the Stafford Act has ...

A new state report points to staff shortages and other shortcomings for its problematic response to the storm.

Without the extension, FEMA’s match drops to 90% and preliminary estimates have projected a cost to the state of up to $200 ...

Governor Stein appealed to President Trump, asking him to overturn FEMA's decision to not extending its 100 percent match for ...

FEMA, which operates under the Trump administration, denied a request to cover 100% of North Carolina’s costs for debris removal and other emergency protective measures — but will continue covering 90 ...

The State Emergency Response Commission met Friday discussing the many lingering affects following Hurricane Helene that devastated parts of Western North Carolina. Updates in the meeting shared ...

With denial of full reimbursement extension, NC state and local governments could be responsible for more than $200 million more in Helene recovery.

North Carolina resident Mona Roper said she supports the Trump administration's plan to eliminate FEMA, calling DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's changes "promising." ...

Since the disaster declaration in September, 373 projects have been obligated for $451.8 million. Much of the cost was ...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- State emergency officials gave an update Friday on the recovery from Hurricane Helene. It's been ...

Several local governments in Helene-battered towns in Western North Carolina are waiting on reimbursements from FEMA for much needed repairs.