'Onto the street': In a month, 5,000 have left FEMA Helene hotels in WNC; over 700 remain
A majority of those who were in the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program have left the program as of early February.
FEMA extends deadline again for N.C. Helene survivors to apply for federal assistance
FEMA has once again extended the deadline for Tropical Storm Helene survivors in North Carolina to apply for federal ...
Helene recovery: How many vehicles remain in waterways, relief programs, FEMA extension, more
County briefings go live every Wednesday at 11 a.m. The Feb. 5 briefing covered debris removal updates, relief programs and ...
State lawmakers considering $500 million more in Helene aid, half of Stein's request
State lawmakers are considering legislation that would provide an additional $500 million for Tropical Storm Helene recovery.
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FEMA reports difficulty in contacting dozens of temporary hotel residents
According to a presentation, 674 households have received transitional sheltering assistance, which offers temporary hotel stays to residents displaced by Helene as they work toward permanent ...
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Buncombe County announces FEMA deadline extensions, updates recovery resources
Debris Removal USACE has been on the ground in Buncombe County since October. Tasked by FEMA, USACE crews initially worked on critical project ...
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Helene recovery: How many vehicles remain in waterways, relief programs, FEMA extension, more
Residents participating in the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program are receiving temporary hotel stays as they work toward securing permanent housing. TSA will remain available through May ...
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City raises concerns about transitional housing center
The mayor shared a statement on social media, asking for more transparency and oversight from the Johnson County Fiscal Court ...
Editorial: Finally, Beacon Hill gets the message about immigrant shelter costs
The state wasn’t living within its means as it bled money to cover migrant costs. But the thought of cutting back on aid and ...