FEMA extends temporary housing program thru May; Governor Stein requests longer relief period
FEMA officials have extended its Transitional Sheltering Assistance program for an additional two months, through May 26, 2025, for over 2,700 families impacted by Hurricane Helene, according to a release on Sunday.
'Disasters don’t discriminate,' outgoing FEMA administrator says
Whether it is a hurricane, major tornado, or wildfire, disasters "don't discriminate" in where they will be and whom they impact, according to the outgoing FEMA chief.
Are you eligible for FEMA help if you're insured? More top Qs answered
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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 claim is satire.
Will Southern California Wildfire Victims Receive Only $770 From FEMA?
“JUST IN: Biden just announced California fire victims are being given $770,” tweeted Nick Sortor, a self-described “independent journalist.” “Barely a FEW NIGHTS in a hotel out here in LA. Why are Americans given pennies while foreigners are given blank checks?!”
Transitional shelter assistance extended for Helene victims in western NC, FEMA says
According to FEMA, residents and families receiving hotel lodging while looking for alternative housing will be allowed to stay in hotels until May 25, with hotel check-out on May 26.
Helene victims were unfairly ousted from hotels, senators claim. Was FEMA at fault?
Were people displaced by Helene wrongly kicked out of hotels while still eligible for FEMA vouchers? Confusion reigns.
Former FEMA director to Congress: ‘Give it back its independent agency status,’ direct access to president
Michael Brown said that Congress should give the disaster relief agency back its “independent agency status,” allowing it direct access to the president which would, in his view, improve its overall operation.
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 outgoing Administrator Deanne Criswell on Thursday.
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Officials provide clarity after fire relief applicants receive FEMA response saying 'not approved'
Firefighters are working around the clock to contain the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire. Thousands of people were forced to evacuate when the blazes ignited and destroyed more than 12,000 structures. Here are the latest updates.
New disaster declaration opens FEMA funds for SC counties after floods
Officials say this is a new major disaster declaration and is separate from the declaration for Hurricane Helene.