Biden seeks nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton
The largest share of the money, about $40 billion, would go to the main disaster relief fund at the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage
According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, homeowners insurance increased an average of 11.3% nationwide in 2023, with some states, including Texas, Arizona and Utah, seeing nearly double that ...
Western North Carolina’s water system is finally back online after Helene
More than 100,000 residents in western North Carolina are now allowed to drink and bathe with water from their home faucets.
Hurricane Helene isn’t the only big storm North Carolina is still recovering from
North Carolina Republicans are voicing frustration over how the state is still struggling to recover from two hurricanes that ravaged the region long before Hurricane Helene hit in September.
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Biden asks for nearly $100 billion in disaster aid, ‘urgently needed’ after Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Johnson had also visited western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene to assess the damage. At the time, he said Congress would act in a bipartisan fashion to help communities recover, but he also ...
Tropical Storm Helene caused $53 billion in damage, early report says. Here's what we know.
Western North Carolina felt the brunt of it, when the storm devastated counties and left thousands without power and water.
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Helene’s waterfront damage in Port Royal and Beaufort tops $400K. Here’s the repair status
Port Royal plans to shore up its famous viewing tower while it makes repairs to the boardwalk while Beaufort address damage ...
‘Come on, come on!’: Family recounts how they rescued workers in Helene floods
An Impact Plastics employee went back to check on co-workers at the Erwin industrial park. His truck helped save them.
Tarpon Springs staple Hellas to reopen Monday after hurricane flooding
Hellas Restaurant & Bakery staff announced they're ready to reopen after Hurricane Helene forced them to temporarily shut ...