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FEMA’s denial of a 180-day extension of the 100% cost share for Hurricane Helene costs eligible under the Stafford Act has ...
FEMA's decision to stop reimbursing all of the debris removal costs from Hurricane Helene could cost North Carolina as much ...
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Governor Josh Stein appealed to President Trump after FEMA decided not to extend its 100% ...
With denial of full reimbursement extension, NC state and local governments could be responsible for more than $200 million more in Helene recovery.
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 governor said.
Since the disaster declaration in September, 373 projects have been obligated for $451.8 million. Much of the cost was ...
Without the extension, FEMA’s match drops to 90% and preliminary estimates have projected a cost to the state of up to $200 ...
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 ...
A widely-shared social media post lacks important context about the Federal Emergency Management Agency's recent decision ...
President Donald Trump is facing accusations that he denied Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) aid to North Carolina ...
Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina continue as state leaders discuss progress, funding, and future ...