North Carolina, FEMA

Gov. asks FEMA to extend hotel voucher program for North Carolina families: ‘We owe them support’
In his latest effort to help North Carolina recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene, Gov. Josh Stein wrote a letter to FEMA this week, asking for a six-month extension for the hotel voucher program.
FEMA extends transitional housing program for North Carolina residents displaced by Hurricane Helene
FEMA is extending its Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program to Jan. 25 for residents of North Carolina who were displaced by Hurricane Helene.
Families in western North Carolina face uncertain future as FEMA hotel stays end
Families in western North Carolina recovering from Helene are preparing to move out of hotels next week. Earlier this week, Sen. Ted Budd joined others in sharing his concerns that Helene victims are being forced out of hotels by FEMA.
Western North Carolina still recovering as FEMA extends supports for storm survivors
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Thousands of Western North Carolina survivors displaced by Tropical Storm Helene are continuing to receive FEMA's Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA), allowing them to stay in hotel rooms through March 2025, if eligible.
North Carolina governor pushes FEMA to extend temporary shelter assistance as winter storm rolls in
FEMA will extend temporary shelter assistance to North Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Helene as winter storms sweep across the state.
FEMA extends current hotel vouchers for Helene victims through Jan. 25
FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance program has extended its current hotel vouchers for Hurricane Helene victims through Jan. 25. Current hotel occupants can remain in their lodging under the program through the night of Jan.
FEMA extends free hotel stays for Helene survivors in North Carolina at last minute
Free hotel stays for Hurricane Helene survivors in North Carolina were extended Monday night just before they were set to expire. After 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, the Federal Emergency Management Agency,
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North Carolina Governor Seeks FEMA Aid Extension for Displaced Residents Amidst Winter Hardships
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein has requested FEMA to extend the TSA program to aid residents rebuilding after a disaster, ...
Helene: FEMA asked for September date on temporary sheltering program
Additional time through the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene has been requested of FEMA and its Temporary Sheltering Assistance Program. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein penned a letter to ...
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Fact-check: Is the federal government treating California and North Carolina disasters differently?
The federal response to the California wildfires has so far mimicked the government’s response to Hurricane Helene hitting North Carolina in September 2024. In both instances, President Joe Biden ...
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NC Republican: FEMA needs to be overhauled, new director
North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards (R) hammered the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during an interview, saying the agency needs to be overhauled and have a new director at its helm.
Who weeps for North Carolina’s hurricane victims?
You will likely hear nonstop coverage of the Los Angeles fires for months as North Carolina's hurricane victims slowly ...
State of Emergency issued for North Carolina ahead of winter storm likely to bring snow and ice to Charlotte area
North Carolinians should pay close attention to their local weather forecast, make sure they are prepared with what they need ...
North Carolina hospitals see decrease in respiratory illness patients for first time since flu season
North Carolina emergency rooms saw a decrease in share of patients with respiratory virus symptoms for the first time since ...
Is FEMA paying $25K in immediate aid to LA fire victims? No, that's satire | Fact check
FEMA isn't paying significantly more in immediate aid to Los Angeles fire victims than to Hurricane Helene survivors. That ...