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Hurricane Helene, FEMA

House GOP chairman demands FEMA accountability for Hurricane Helene after flooding claims more than 200 lives

The chairman of a House Homeland Security subcommittee is asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency to detail what it did to prepare for Hurricane Helene after it became clear there would be catastrophic flooding.

The Guardian on MSN · 18h

White House blasts false claims about Hurricane Helene and relief aid

The White House moved Saturday to quash claims that government officials control the weather, including a far-fetched rumor circulating on social media that Hurricane Helene was an engineered storm to allow corporations to mine regional lithium deposits.

New York Daily News · 18h

FEMA battles rumors, misinformation amid Hurricane Helene relief efforts

FEMA has faced many obstacles in their relief efforts, among them rumors swirling in wake of the storm, one of them perpetuated by former President Trump.

North Carolina, FEMA

CBS News · 6d

FEMA administrator: "I don't know that anybody could be fully prepared for the amount of flooding" from Helene in North Carolina

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell called the storm "a true multi-state event" that's had "significant impacts" across five states.

USA Today · 5d

No flood insurance in North Carolina? How to apply for FEMA assistance after Tropical Storm Helene

Tropical Storm Helene's storm surge destroyed parts of North Carolina last week. Here's how to apply for FEMA assistance, without flood insurance.

Business Insider on MSN · 1d

A majority of North Carolina homeowners didn't have flood insurance. Then Helene hit.

Hurricane Helene's rains devastated North Carolina last week — but most homeowners in the state didn't have flood insurance, according to state officials and an analysis of federal data. That may leave homeowners with a hefty bill as they try to repair the damage,

At least 200 missing in NC: Fri. updates

Deseret News on MSN · 1d

Hurricane Helene death toll rises, FEMA warns disaster relief fund may not hold out

Even with a recent bill providing $20 billion to FEMA’s disaster relief fund, it may not be enough to address the widespread destruction caused by Hurricane Helene.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Hurricane Helene death toll may rise; at least 200 missing in NC: Friday updates

Officials estimated that more than 200 people remain missing in Buncombe County, which encompasses Asheville and many surrounding neighborhoods.

NBC News · 1d

Hurricane Helene: Death toll rises to at least 215

The death toll from Hurricane Helene has risen to more than 200 as hundreds of people are still missing and hope of finding survivors is fading.

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FEMA puts rumors to rest over claims of taking resources from western North Carolina

The claims about FEMA confiscating or taking commodities, supplies or resources in North Carolina, Tennessee, or any sta ...

Is a generator covered by FEMA? What North Carolina Helene victims can use federal aid funds on

Accessibility: Whether you have a preexisting disability and the accessibility features of your home were damaged, or you ...

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Elon Musk slams FEMA over Helene response in North Carolina as SpaceX looks to set up new Starlinks

Elon Musk accused the Federal Emergency Management Agency of hampering efforts to set up Starlink satellite internet to help ...

11hon MSN

Helene’s death toll reaches 232 as one decimated North Carolina town still awaits FEMA help

The death toll from Hurricane Helene has risen to approximately 232 people, with hundreds still missing, and numbers expected ...

6hon MSN

Helene fact check: Here are the rumors and the reality in Western North Carolina

Rumors are spreading wildly on social media about recovery efforts in North Carolina. Here are the rumors and what’s really happening.

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LIVE: Harris visits North Carolina to survey Helene's damage, provide update on relief

Vice President Kamala Harris will visit storm-ravaged North Carolina on Saturday to provide an update on recovery efforts.

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Here’s a breakdown of FEMA’s efforts in western North Carolina in wake of Hurricane Helene

The country has rallied around western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene left disaster-struck mountain towns and cities ...

North Carolinians to receive FEMA aid for Hurricane Helene damages

FEMA disaster assistance may provide funding to renters and homeowners in North Carolina for serious needs resulting from ...

13hon MSN

Harris visits North Carolina after Helene: Times of crisis bring out best of ‘who we are’

Vice President Harris on Saturday traveled to North Carolina to meet with local officials and get an update on the response ...

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