North Carolina, Hurricane Helene

Claims About Hurricane Damage in North Carolina Are Mostly True
According to the post, 126,000 homes were destroyed, 104 people killed, and $60 billion in damages sustained in western North Carolina alone. Some versions of the post also include an image—likely AI-generated—of a child holding a cardboard sign asking, “What about NC?”
Comparing Recovery: Wildfires in California and Hurricane Helene in North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes across Los Angeles and Southern California. Many residents are now faced with how to move forward. Federal, state, and local agencies, along with various organizations, are actively assisting those affected by the wildfires.
FEMA extends transitional housing program for North Carolina residents displaced by Hurricane Helene
FEMA is extending its Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program to Jan. 25 for residents of North Carolina who were displaced by Hurricane Helene.
Temporary jobs program expands to 39 North Carolina counties impacted by Hurricane Helene
Eligible residents may be employed in positions that help with clean-up and recovery or humanitarian assistance.
Decatur firefighters' mission to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene relief
Months after Hurricane Helene, members of Decatur Fire & Rescue haven't forgotten about those who lost everything in Hurricane Helene.
Medina rekindles Christmas spirit for North Carolinians impacted by Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene changed their lives forever but for one weekend in January a small Ohio town kept the spirit of Christmas alive.
NC expands hurricane recovery jobs program to more counties
North Carolina is offering more temporary jobs to help communities rebuild after Hurricane Helene. The program, which started in 25 counties, now covers 39 counties across the state. The U.S. Department of Labor is funding the program with $10 million.
Helene estimated to be deadliest hurricane since Katrina
Hurricane Helene created an estimated nearly $80 billion in damage from Florida through North Carolina.
Helene claims hundreds of lives, becomes deadliest hurricane since Katrina
With more than 200 people dead – 104 in North Carolina – Hurricane Helene is the deadliest U.S. hurricane in decades. With ...
North Carolina launches temporary job program to aid 39 counties affected by Hurricane Helene
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — In 39 counties in North Carolina, residents can now apply for a temporary job program. The program will ...
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 ...
104 North Carolina deaths are attributed to Helene. Here’s a list of their names
Months after the storm devastated Western North Carolina, the state has released the official list of names of those who died ...
New York Sun5d
As America Fixates on Los Angeles, North Carolina Residents Struggle Months After Hurricane Helene
FEMA administrators warned on Sunday that some hurricane victims may soon lose access to their temporary housing.
Politifact1d
Fact-check: Is the federal government treating California and North Carolina disasters differently?
The federal response to the California wildfires has so far mimicked the government’s response to Hurricane Helene hitting North Carolina in September 2024. In both instances, President Joe Biden ...
Legal Aid hosting clinics for free help with disaster recovery after Hurricane Helene
Months after Hurricane Helene, some in western North Carolina are still navigating red tape to get disaster recovery money -- ...