Many homeowners think they don’t need flood insurance. Hurricanes like Helene are teaching them costly lessons.
The average flood insurance policy is $800, with the cost lessening for homes located outside of designated flood zones.
FEMA extends transitional sheltering assistance program
FEMA is granting additional time for Helene survivors to stay in short-term, emergency sheltering in hotels and motels, according to a press release from FEMA. FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering ...
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Severe weather threatens Thanksgiving travel for millions as officials warn of delays
Millions of drivers and air travelers may face severe weather and long lines over the next few days. More than 50,000 flights ...
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Helene recovery: NCDOT road repair progress, tiny home update, free counseling, energy help
Hannah Vick, a representative for FEMA, shared some updates on Buncombe County recovery programs. FEMA has distributed more ...
Portion of Croft Mill Road will be closed permanently
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will soon permanently close a section of Croft Mill Road near University ...
FEMA brings more help to Aiken, Burke, Wilkes and Lincoln counties
New FEMA disaster recovery centers are opening in several locations to provide assistance to Georgians and South Carolinians ...
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Understanding Hurricane Recovery: Hardship, Frustration, and Patience
Hardship, frustration, and patience are recurring themes in Gulfport and beach communities struggling to recover. Mayor ...
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Sarasota County provides updates, deadlines on hurricane recovery
The Disaster Recovery Center at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, will be closed on Thanksgiving ...
FEMA extends housing assistance program for Helene victims
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Atlantic hurricane season is coming to an end — will the US be ready for the next one?
This is the last week of a truly shitty Atlantic hurricane season. It was record-breaking. People are still recovering.
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Some socially vulnerable communities taking longer to recover from Hurricane Helene
McGee is one of hundreds of thousands of socially vulnerable North Carolinians who were the hardest hit by Hurricane Helene, ...
First FEMA modular homes ready for Maui fire survivors
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Lafaele Folaumoeloa with his wife, Ane, and their three children. 1 /6 FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Lafaele Folaumoeloa with his wife, Ane, and their three ...