Hurricane Helene exposes FEMA assistance gap in Appalachian areas
The mismatch between coverage and exposure is especially stark in Appalachia, where rainfall – not ocean waves – poses the biggest flooding threat and steep mountainsides funnel rainwater into narrow river valleys, said climate scientist Jeremy Porter at First Street risk consultancy.
Examining claims around FEMA’s response to the Hurricane Helene flood disaster
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida on Sept. 26, causing significant damage and flooding across multiple southeastern states including Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee. The death toll of 200 people is expected to rise as emergency services reach remote and isolated areas affected by the storm.
Tegler’s taken a few calls since the disaster from people without flood insurance not in a high-risk area starting to ...
If you’re dealing with flooding from Hurricane Helene, you may be eligible for FEMA assistance, but it’s not a substitute for ...
Those who suffered damage from this summer’s flooding still have time to claim relief from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The program seeks to start recovery for those affected by ...
Outside of Florida, roughly 99% of homeowners that sustained flooding are not covered, Insurance Information Institute estimates.
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"FEMA Flood Maps Are Flawed," U.S. Senator Warns Home BuyersU.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) shared a link to a press release from online real estate giant Zillow, recommending ...
Elon Musk has accused the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of obstructing relief efforts carried out by SpaceX ...
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Tropical Storm Helene's storm surge destroyed parts of North Carolina last week. Here's how to apply for FEMA assistance, ...
Representatives from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be available at the centers to assist residents and ...
Here’s your options if you don't have insurance and your home was flooded. And which North Carolina counties can now apply ...
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas this week said that FEMA has the funds to address immediate needs spurred by Hurricane Helene. But he warned the agency doesn’t have enough money to ...
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