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Senator Tillis pushes $25B FEMA fund boost as North Carolina braces for hurricane season
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced legislation to replenish the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) as North Carolina prepares for ...
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President says FEMA to ‘phase out’ by end of hurricane season, area leaders respond
Changes to FEMA are coming at the conclusion of hurricane season, the nation’s top leader announced Tuesday. It has some local and regional leaders ...
NC must be ready to pay for hurricane recovery if FEMA loses funding, Gov. Stein says
We are heading into this hurricane season with more uncertainty than usual,” Stein said, because funding for FEMA and NOAA ...
FEMA’s Last Hurricane Season
When disaster strikes a state, “the governor should be able to handle it,” Trump said.
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FEMA isn’t ready for hurricane season. We’re not getting help. Trump doesn’t care. | Opinion
FEMA denied North Carolina’s request for extended disaster relief funding for the second time. States lack the resources to handle large-scale disasters alone, and the proposed FEMA budget ...
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Chase Rice Helps Hurricane Helene Victims Build New Home After FEMA Declined Their Relief Request
So now, thanks to some collaboration, a country music star, a non-profit and a knife company, a family that has waited over half a year for help and a home is finally receiving it. Chase Rice, whose ...
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Revisiting Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina area: "Totally upside down"
President Trump said he wants to reduce state reliance on the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this year's hurricane ...
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North Carolina Fire Departments Unite in Mourning, Offer Shift Coverage Following Hickory Firefighter's Death
The Hickory Fire Department received community support after the loss of firefighter Jake Bridges, with other departments ...