Stein’s letter to Trump referenced their Asheville conversation in January as he appealed the denial of FEMA’s decision not ...

CSU forecasts 17 named storms during the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which is about three more storms than average. CSU ...

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

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

FEMA hosted a resource fair and provided educational funding resources for Burke County Hurricane Helene victims.

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

Erwin is expected to get a total of around $2.6 million to help the area repair parts of South Industrial Drive. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is expected to provide most of the funding, at ...

FEMA hosted a resource fair and provided educational funding resources for Burke County Hurricane Helene victims.

Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina appeals to President Trump for extended FEMA cost-sharing following Hurricane Helene.

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 ...

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 ...