federal emergency management agency, Hurricane Helene
Federal money to help states hit by hurricanes Helene, Milton nears $2 billion
The White House says the federal government has approved nearly $2 billion in assistance across six states to help people hit hard by hurricanes Helene and Milton
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Delayed: The federal DoD response to Hurricane Helene
Civilian entities, justly and appropriately, lead responses to our Nation’s disasters. For the Federal Government, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is the executive agent. At the state level, the National Guard is an initial military capability designed to operate under State Governors to respond to emergencies and disasters.
Why some people in Hurricane Helene's path didn't get emergency alerts
Some counties certified to issue alerts through FEMA's system did not send any when the remnants of Hurricane Helene hit, according to a CBS News analysis.
Why North Carolinians probably won’t take the federal buyouts after Hurricane Helene
Aid workers, community groups and environmental organizations say few people are likely to take advantage of federal programs to help move out of flood-damaged homes that are flush with new funding from Congress.
Over 90 People Are Still Unaccounted For In North Carolina After Hurricane Helene
The tally comes more two weeks after flash floods and mudslides hit western parts of the state, with at least 95 people dead, officials said.
At Least 81 Still Missing in North Carolina as Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts Continue
At least 95 storm-related deaths have been recorded in the state, a total that's still “expected to rise over the coming days," the governor's office said
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'It's heartbreaking:' Federal personnel resume full hurricane response efforts after threats force a partial pause
Misinformation has caused "real-world obstacles" for FEMA responders as the agency looks to protect its workforce.
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Witnesses saw an armed group harassing Helene aid workers in a small Tennessee town, sheriff says
A sheriff says witnesses reported seeing a group of armed people harassing hurricane relief workers in a remote Tennessee ...
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Inside FEMA: DHS’ Disaster Relief Agency
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is driving DHS' mission to respond to disasters forward. Learn more about this ...
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FEMA, mainstream media dust off 'misinformation' chestnut to shield agency from hurricane criticism
Agency dismisses misinformation without providing evidence or even showing the public what it's rebutting. Government ...
Fact Check: FEMA’s $750 emergency aid to Hurricane Helene victims not a loan
Emergency assistance of $750 offered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to survivors of Hurricane Helene is ...
Joni Ernst open to more FEMA funding once the federal government details what it needs
"We want to make sure that disaster funding is getting out as quickly as possible," Ernst told reporters Thursday, but added, ...
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Rancho Palos Verdes could lose land to federal government
Rancho Palos Verdes is in need of a new Civic Center to replace its aging facilities for city staff as well as residents, but the recent land movement has thrown a wrench into  those plans.
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What is FEMA doing in Western North Carolina? An agency spokesperson explains
Since Helene hit western North Carolina, workers for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have been on the ground ...
Federal disaster centers opening in the Augusta area. Here's where.
A federal disaster recovery center aiding local victims of Hurricane Helene has opened in downtown Augusta. The Federal ...
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Federal agency OKs loans for businesses hurt in gas explosion
YOUNGSTOWN – Almost immediately after Gov. Mike DeWine requested low-interest loans be given to businesses impacted by the May 28 gas explosion at the former Realty Tower in downtown Youngstown, the U ...