Surge in Hurricane Helene relief efforts cause 30 mid-air close calls in NC
More than 20 airborne close calls were reported in one day across western North Carolina as the state ramped up efforts to help communities affected by Hurricane Helen, federal officials said. On Sept. 28, nearly 30 airborne close calls were reported in the Tar Heel State, with relief efforts surging 300% since the devastating storm […]
FEMA ‘Tremendously Prepared’ for Hurricane Season
As recently as three months ago, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said FEMA was “extremely prepared” for hurricane season, acknowledging that FEMA does not have the funds to get through the rest of the season. After that, this week was a huge failure. . “FEMA is making tremendous preparations. This is what we're doing. This […]
LIVE: GEMA & Gov. Kemp provide update as Hurricane Helene approaches
GEMA & Gov. Kemp provide update as Hurricane Helene approaches Watch more from FOX 5 Atlanta on YouTube: FOX 5 News: … source
South Carolina extends voter registration due to Hurricane Helene impact
South Carolina Judge Daniel Coble extended the voter registration deadline by eight days during a virtual hearing Friday due to Hurricane Helen. Applications will be accepted in-person, online or by mail until October 14th. The decision came after the state's Democratic Party filed a lawsuit alleging that damage from Hurricane Helen was preventing residents from […]
‘People need help’: Cory Mills helps locals with Hurricane Helene relief efforts in North Carolina
Swannanoa, North Carolina — This site outside Asheville is used by veterans and volunteers to distribute supplies and send out rescue teams, and was once a Harley-Davidson dealership. The store was damaged by historic flooding from Hurricane Helen, but that didn't stop the effort to help those up on the mountain. A Harley-Davidson store is […]
‘I’m Donating A Million Dollars’ to Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
Country music legend Dolly Parton has announced that she will donate $1 million to help those affected by Hurricane Helen. Parton said at a press conference Friday. said She said the $1 million she donated will be withdrawn from her “own bank account,” and another $1 million will go to “Dollywood companies,” including the Pirate […]
Tracking Hurricane Helene: Live coverage as storm targets Florida
Hurricane Helene is moving across the Gulf of Mexico where it is expected to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane before … source
Whistleblowers allege FEMA misappropriating and withholding funds from hurricane disaster relief, Rep. Gaetz says
Republican U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz from Florida called He asked them to answer questions related to a whistleblower complaint alleging mismanagement at the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Gaetz's claims echoed the accusations made by many on the scene of Hurricane Helen that the federal government was not doing enough to help struggling Americans. “The aftermath […]
Buttigieg counters Musk claim of Fema blocking Starlink from hurricane relief | Elon Musk
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg dismissed Elon Musk's criticism of the government's response to Hurricane Helen relief efforts, accusing the SpaceX CEO of spreading misinformation. Mr. Musk has accused the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) of blocking his satellite internet company, Starlink, from reaching parts of North Carolina that were destroyed by the hurricane, a claim […]
Fox News Host Goes Scorched Earth On Reporters For Not Asking Biden About Hurricane Victims During Briefing
Fox News host Sandra Smith on Friday criticized White House reporters for not asking President Joe Biden about the victims of Hurricane Helen during a press conference. The hurricane killed more than 200 people, and people in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia are still struggling to recover from wind damage and flooding. Smith pointed […]