Hurricane Helene - FEMA.gov
Hear from survivors of hurricanes Helene and Milton about how they were impacted from the storms and turned to FEMA to get assistance. Learn more about the response to Hurricane Helene across all federal agencies on USA.gov .
Federal Assistance for Hurricane Helene Exceeds $344 Million as FEMA …
Oct 9, 2024 · FEMA, under the direction of the Biden-Harris Administration, continues to lead a comprehensive, whole-of-government approach to assist communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. As of October 9, federal disaster assistance for survivors has surpassed $344 million and has reached 375,000 households.
FEMA Launches Web Page to Respond to Rumors and Confirm …
Oct 4, 2024 · FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund has enough funding to support Hurricane Helene efforts and FEMA has what it needs for immediate response and recovery efforts. As FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell has said, she has the full authority to spend against the President’s budget, but we’re not out of hurricane season yet so we need to keep a close ...
FACT SHEET: One Month Following Hurricane Helene, Biden-
Oct 28, 2024 · For communities affected by Helene, FEMA has delivered over 11 million meals and 9.6 million liters of water. FEMA now has 65 Disaster Recovery Centers open throughout all of the affected...
FEMA has faced criticism and praise during Helene. Here's what it …
Oct 5, 2024 · With Helene hitting during the homestretch of an election year, the agency has been criticized by some residents and politicians, like Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who have questioned its response and are spreading false information that its funding is going to migrants or foreign wars.
Hurricane Helene: Over 220 dead as some communities struggle ... - NBC News
Oct 4, 2024 · 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.
House GOP chairman demands FEMA accountability for Hurricane Helene …
The chairman of a House Homeland Security subcommittee is asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency to detail what it did to prepare for Hurricane Helene after it became clear there would...
Arrest made after threat to FEMA in North Carolina as hurricane …
Oct 15, 2024 · Helene made landfall on Sept. 26 as a powerful Category 4 storm near Perry, Florida. It tore through six states, leaving more than 225 people dead, with the largest number in North Carolina.
Biden-Harris Administration Approves $825 Million to Helene ... - FEMA.gov
Oct 13, 2024 · FEMA has approved $474 million in federal disaster assistance for Hurricane Helene survivors and over $351 million in public assistance funding to help communities rebuild. Hurricane Helene recovery efforts continue, with federal responders working throughout the region to provide immediate and long-term support.
Hurricane Helene exposes FEMA assistance gap in Appalachian …
Oct 3 (Reuters) - As residents of western North Carolina piece together their lives following Hurricane Helene, few will be able to rely on federal flood insurance to help them rebuild.