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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 ...
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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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, putting more stress and responsibility on ...
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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 ...
Senator Tillis pushes $25B FEMA fund boost as North Carolina braces for hurricane season
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced legislation to replenish the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) as North Carolina prepares for ...
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'Frontline' documentary examines the aftermath of Hurricane Helene for Georgia towns and residents
Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Georgia last year. Now it's the topic of the NPR/PBS "Frontline" documentary, “Hurricane ...
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Upstate bridge reopens to traffic after Helene damages: SCDOT
An Oconee County bridge that closed in 2024 due is now open to traffic. State transportation leaders said the U.S. 76 bridge ...