Sep 25, 2024 · Survivors of Tropical Storm Helene in North Carolina who sustained damage to their primary residences may be eligible for one or more FEMA sheltering and temporary housing solutions. Watch a video about available programs for North Carolina survivors.

Incident Period: Sep 25, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024. Declaration Date: Sep 26, 2024. Visit the News & Media page for events, fact sheets, press releases and other multimedia resources. If and when financial assistance is approved for this disaster, it will be …

Jan 21, 2025 · FEMA has provided more than $316 million in cash grants to Western North Carolina survivors, including more than $6.2 million in rental assistance. The U.S. Small Business Administration has also approved more than $213 million in low-interest loans to help survivors.

9 hours ago · RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene — as well as parts of eastern North Carolina still struggling from previous hurricanes — told state lawmakers this week that they need more money. And they need it soon. Western North Carolina will need billions more dollars from the federal and state ...

Homeowners and renters in the impacted counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians with uninsured losses from Tropical Storm Helene may be eligible to apply for FEMA assistance.

Oct 9, 2024 · Today, Governor Roy Cooper held a briefing with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell to provide updates on North Carolina’s unprecedented response to Hurricane Helene.

Oct 2, 2024 · (WGHP) — The country has rallied around western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene left disaster-struck mountain towns and cities struggling to get the help and resources they need.

Oct 5, 2024 · With Helene hitting during the homestretch of an election year, the agency has been criticized by some residents and politicians, like Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who have questioned its response and are spreading false information that its funding is going to migrants or foreign wars.

Jan 8, 2025 · North Carolina governments are receiving over $1.65 billion in federal block grant money to help address historic levels of damage caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina.

Here are common myths and the facts you should know about the response in North Carolina. Myth: FEMA is in the process of confiscating Helene survivor property. If I apply for disaster assistance and my land is deemed unlivable, my property will be seized. Fact: FEMA cannot seize your property or land.