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FEMA, Hurricane Helene

Deseret News on MSN · 11h

Hurricane Helene death toll rises, FEMA warns disaster relief fund may not hold out

Even with a recent bill providing $20 billion to FEMA’s disaster relief fund, it may not be enough to address the widespread destruction caused by Hurricane Helene.

FEMA $750 Hurricane Helene relief money rumor addressed by agency

In an online post, FEMA addressed rumors that the only relief money being made available to victims of Hurricane Helene was a single payment of $750.

No, FEMA isn’t giving people impacted by Hurricane Helene just $750

A FEMA disaster relief program does offer victims $750, but it’s not FEMA’s only program. Hurricane Helene survivors can apply for many others.

Helene becomes deadliest mainland hurricane since Katrina

NBC News · 10h

Hurricane Helene: Over 220 dead as some communities struggle to get basic supplies

At least 223 people have died and hundreds are unaccounted for in the destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene since it made landfall in Florida on Sept. 26. More than a week later, some residents and communities remain isolated, hundreds of thousands are without power, and spotty service has made communication difficult.

Helene live updates: Helene becomes deadliest mainland hurricane since Katrina

FEMA Director Deanne Criswell said the agency is sending more search and rescue teams to western North Carolina, where residents are facing "historic" flooding from Hurricane Helene. "I don't know that anybody could be fully prepared for the amount of flooding and landslides that they are experiencing right now.

Morning Rush (Video) on MSN · 14h

Hurricane Helene Aftermath: North Carolina Struggles to Rebuild

A week after Hurricane Helene's catastrophic landfall, Florida and especially North Carolina face a grim reality with a death toll reaching 215. The hurricane's wrath left communities uprooted, with North Carolina's mountainous regions being the hardest hit.

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FEMA deploys to rough terrain after Helene as it faces criticism, fights misinformation

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is facing logistical challenges and misinformation in its response to Hurricane ...

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FEMA has faced criticism and praise during Helene. Here’s what it does — and doesn’t do

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is tasked with helping states and communities hit by disasters like Hurricane Helene.

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JD Vance Calls Out Amount of Hurricane Funding After Skipping FEMA Vote

JD Vance has echoed former President Donald Trump's sentiments about prioritizing money for Americans over migrants.

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FEMA tries to counter 'false' rumors about Hurricane Helene aid going to migrants

The Federal Emergency Management Agency launched a “rumor response” page on its website Thursday to try to counter what it ...

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Hurricane Helene live updates: Doctors from around the country arrive at NC hospital

The storm surge, wind damage and inland flooding from Hurricane Helene have been catastrophic, flooding neighborhoods, ...

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Elon Musk slams FEMA over Helene response in North Carolina as SpaceX looks to set up new Starlinks

Elon Musk accused the Federal Emergency Management Agency of hampering efforts to set up Starlink satellite internet to help ...

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Con men target Hurricane Helene victims in North Carolina with $280 tree removal scams, TikToker warns

Scammers have descended on the hardest hit areas post-Hurricane Helene — including so-called “FEMA-authorized” tree experts ...

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