North Carolina Governor Josh Stein is appealing FEMA's rejection of the state's request to extend 100% federal coverage.

Trump has also floated the idea of shutting down FEMA entirely, a plan that risks leaving states without critical aid in the wake of natural catastrophes. But in lieu of a complete shutdown, he and ...

While visiting western North Carolina, the governor received word that FEMA had denied the state’s request.

Congressman Chuck Edwards spoke with News 13. He characterized the state’s FEMA funding extension request as an unprecedented ask.

In an April 11 letter, FEMA denied Gov. Josh Stein's request to extend a 100% federal cost share for recovery efforts in the wake of Helene.

The denial of the aid comes after President Donald Trump has talked of reshaping or even eliminating the Federal Emergency ...

North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards has released a report that details his recommendations for reforming FEMA in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Governor Josh Stein had asked the agency to extend the program to help Western North Carolina, but FEMA says extending the program is quote "not warranted." North Carolina House Democratic ...

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which struck in September 2024, then-presidential candidate Donald Trump voiced sharp criticism of FEMA's response in the swing state of North Carolina ...

When Hurricane Helene unleashed 15 inches of rain over two days in October 2024, the flood waters did not just recede quietly ...