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North Carolina to appeal FEMA’s denial of 100% cost-share extension after Hurricane Helene
While visiting western North Carolina, the governor received word that FEMA had denied the state’s request.
Governor Stein to appeal FEMA rejection letter for extended aid at 100%
Congressman Chuck Edwards spoke with News 13. He characterized the state’s FEMA funding extension request as an unprecedented ask.
New FEMA head denies NC request to extend 100% reimbursement for Helene damage
The need in western North Carolina remains immense — people need debris removed, homes rebuilt, and roads restored,” Gov.
FEMA denies NC Gov. Stein's request to extend 100% federal cost share for Helene recovery
In an April 11 letter, FEMA denied Gov. Josh Stein's request to extend a 100% federal cost share for recovery efforts in the wake of Helene.
Rep. Chuck Edwards releases report calling for FEMA reform, further Helene recovery
North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards has released a report that details his recommendations for reforming FEMA in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
FEMA denies disaster relief for bomb cyclone; WA to appeal
The denial of the aid comes after President Donald Trump has talked of reshaping or even eliminating the Federal Emergency ...
NC House lawmakers pass bill banning emergency aid discrimination after FEMA Trump sign debacle
NC lawmakers have passed legislation banning discriminations in emergency relief after reports that FEMA skipped houses with Trump signs after Hurricane Milton in 2024.
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Trump Denies FEMA Aid Extension in State He Won Three Times
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which struck in September 2024, then-presidential candidate Donald Trump voiced sharp criticism of FEMA's response in the swing state of North Carolina ...
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Pittsburgh geologist supports rapid response task force to assess landslides after Hurricane Helene
When Hurricane Helene unleashed 15 inches of rain over two days in October 2024, the flood waters did not just recede quietly ...