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

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

A new state report points to staff shortages and other shortcomings for its problematic response to the storm.

The need in western North Carolina remains immense — people need debris removed, homes rebuilt, and roads restored,” the ...

Without the extension, FEMA’s match drops to 90% and preliminary estimates have projected a cost to the state of up to $200 ...

Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina continue as state leaders discuss progress, funding, and future ...

Federal Emergency Management Agency did reject a request from North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein.   Stein asked for FEMA to continue paying for 100% of certain recovery costs.   FEMA rejected that request ...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- State emergency officials gave an update Friday on the recovery from Hurricane Helene. It's been ...

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein appealed to President Trump, asking him to overturn FEMA’s decision not to extend its 100 percent match for eligible Helene recovery costs.

At a time when critical funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency has slowed to a crawl, some states — with ...

A widely-shared social media post lacks important context about the Federal Emergency Management Agency's recent decision about disaster relief in North Carolina.

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