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.
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.
FEMA administrator on disinformation after Hurricane Helene
Oct 20, 2024 · FEMA regional administrator Robert Samaan told 60 Minutes that "mistrust in government" makes it harder to deliver aid to victims of Hurricane Helene 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.
As Federal Assistance for Hurricane Helene Exceeds $210 Million, FEMA …
Oct 7, 2024 · WASHINGTON -- Federal support for survivors of Hurricane Helene has now surpassed $210 million, reflecting the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to helping impacted communities recover and rebuild.
FEMA, agencies send more than 5,000 feds to Helene response
Oct 3, 2024 · More than 5,000 federal employees are responding to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, as Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas warns the Federal Emergency Management Agency will run short on funding this disaster season.
FEMA official calls out criticism after Hurricane Helene | Fox News
Oct 8, 2024 · The head of FEMA is calling out "false" criticism of the agency following Hurricane Helene, insisting officials have been on the ground since before the storm hit Florida.
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...
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.
FEMA administrator continues pushback against false Helene claims - AP News
Oct 8, 2024 · LAKE LURE, N.C. (AP) — The head of the U.S. disaster response agency continued to forcefully push back Monday against false claims and conspiracy theories about her agency’s response to Hurricane Helene as the death toll from the storm continued to climb.