“If you have insurance and are applying for FEMA disaster assistance, you must file a claim with your insurance company first," according to the agency. “By law, FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for ...

The Imperial Swan has a long list of fire code violations, but nothing that would shut it down. Still, people staying there ...

Months after Hurricane Helene, some in western North Carolina are still navigating red tape to get disaster recovery money -- ...

Flaws in the state’s emergency response system were laid bare by Hurricane Beryl last July. Residents of places like ...

People gathered at Pack Square in downtown Asheville to demand FEMA extend temporary housing assistance for Helene victims.

If your home is at risk, heed evacuation warnings, prepare and remember the six P's of evacuating​ — a checklist list of the ...

Haywood County commissioners asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency to "step it up" regarding its response in the wake of Hurricane Helene. County Commissioner Jennifer Best kicked off a ...

Individuals can appeal the decision or use local resources to get help after Helene and/or Milton if their FEMA aid application is denied.

quickly ascended to Realtor.com's most popular homes list for Dec. 27 when it hit the market for $599,000. The residence, engineered to withstand the fury of a Category 5 hurricane, landed on ...

The deadline for Floridians to apply for FEMA assistance after Hurricanes Milton and Helene is Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Homeowners and renters with losses from the storms may be eligible for FEMA ...

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - FEMA is offering free rebuilding tips to Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene survivors in Coffee and Effingham counties. FEMA Mitigation Specialists will be available to ...