FEMA says it has the funds to deal with back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said Monday the cost of the government’s recovery response to Helene so far in North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia and Florida has already exceeded $210 million.
How FEMA Funding For Helene Compares to Hurricanes Andrew, Katrina, Sandy
However, the White House has acknowledged that, while FEMA has sufficient funds "for the immediate emergency response phase," Congress may need to approve additional funding once
FEMA declares major disaster for several Georgia counties after Hurricane Helene
President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster for dozens of Georgia counties after Hurricane Helene moved through the state — making them
How to apply for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Helene
Following Hurricane Helene, residents of Georgia are facing challenges working to rebuild their lives. What to know about applying for FEMA aid.
How US Lebanon Funding Compares to Hurricane Helene Aid
Kamala Harris has been criticized for announcing nearly $157 million in aid for Lebanon amid Americans struggling to recover from Hurricane Helene.
What to know about FEMA disaster relief ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall
In the wake of Hurricane Helene's damage and ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall, FEMA has faced criticism and misinformation surrounding its disaster response.
‘Here we go again’: Hurricane Milton strengthens to Category 2 and aims at Helene-weary Florida
Florida is bracing as Hurricane Milton has intensified into a Category 2 storm two days before it’s due to make landfall on the state’s Gulf Coast, where communities are still dealing with the effects of Hurricane Helene.
FEMA, Facing Money Shortage, Issues Warning About Hurricane Milton
FEMA said it's "ready to support" Florida as a hurricane approaches the state, which is still reeling from the devastation wreaked by Hurricane Helene.
Resources headed toward Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton, FEMA says
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said additional resources are being sent to Florida as Milton grows into a hurricane expected to make landfall along the west coast of the state. Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for at least 51 counties.
‘Here we go again’: Milton becomes a hurricane and is expected to strengthen as Floridians reel from Helene
Communities in Florida are preparing to get hit head-on by a potential Category 3 hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico days after Hurricane Helene made landfall in the state — killing 20 people, leaving thousands without power and paving a trail of wreckage.
FEMA has enough money for Hurricane Milton but warns of shortfalls for rest of year
Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell pushed back against fears her agency doesn’t have enough resources to respond to Hurricane Milton, though she admitted FEMA funding is set to run out before the year’s end.
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Federal Assistance Expands to More Georgia Counties in Wake of Hurricane Helene
FEMA aid extends to eight more Georgia counties after Hurricane Helene, offering federal disaster assistance for recovery.
Additional Georgia counties approved for FEMA assistance following Hurricane Helene
FEMA has announced that Bryan, Butts, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, Long, Newton, and Wayne Counties in Georgia have been approved ...
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Help for Hurricane Helene victims living in western North Carolina and Georgia
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, many residents are grappling with extended power outages that have left food preservation in ...
Hurricane Helene update: Eight Georgia counties added for federal aid eligibility
A bus pushed by flood waters at Laurel Branch Baptist church in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Thursday, Oct. 3 in ...
'Ridiculous and just plain false': FEMA administrator knocks Trump's Hurricane Helene recovery claims
Former President Donald Trump has criticized Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. President Joe Biden's administrations says ...
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Here's How You Can Help People Impacted By Hurricane Helene
Here are some resources to help those affected. Red Cross has multiple ways for people to help. They are always accepting ...
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp slams Biden admin for not doing enough on Hurricane Helene disaster declaration
You’re sending the signal that you’re not paying attention to some of these rural communities,” the Republican governor said.