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FEMA: Worker fired after directing workers to avoid helping hurricane survivors who supported Trump
Read full article: FEMA: Worker fired after directing workers to avoid helping hurricane survivors who supported TrumpThe leader of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says a worker has been fired after she directed workers helping hurricane survivors to avoid homes with yard signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump.
Georgia officials agree to spend $100 million on Hurricane Helene aid for farms and forestry
Read full article: Georgia officials agree to spend $100 million on Hurricane Helene aid for farms and forestryGeorgiaโs state government is diverting $100 million to spend on loans to farmers and cleanup after Hurricane Helene.
US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrolls
Read full article: US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrollsAmericaโs employers added just 12,000 jobs in October, a total that economists say was held down by the effects of strikes and hurricanes that left many workers temporarily off payrolls.
AI is being used to send some households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 cash relief payments
Read full article: AI is being used to send some households impacted by Helene and Milton $1,000 cash relief paymentsSome hurricane-impacted households in North Carolina and Florida will receive one-time, direct cash payments of $1,000 on Friday.
In Asheville, high school seniors make key life choices under the stress of Helene recovery
Read full article: In Asheville, high school seniors make key life choices under the stress of Helene recoveryHigh school seniors in Asheville are grappling with several important life decisions as they still recover from the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on their region.
North Carolina lawmakers approve $600M more for Helene recovery, order more voting sites
Read full article: North Carolina lawmakers approve $600M more for Helene recovery, order more voting sitesNorth Carolina state legislators have approved over $600 million more toward Hurricane Helene recovery and relief.
North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53B
Read full article: North Carolina government calculates Hurricane Helene damages, needs at least $53BNorth Carolina officials say the catastrophic flooding and destruction from Hurricane Helene likely caused at least $53 billion in damages and recovery needs in the state.
Hurricane Milton ravaged one of the most popular areas for 'snowbirds' on Florida's Gulf Coast
Read full article: Hurricane Milton ravaged one of the most popular areas for 'snowbirds' on Florida's Gulf CoastHurricane Miltonโs devastating landfall along Floridaโs Gulf Coast hit one of the most popular areas for temporary residents who spend the winter months living in the Sunshine State.
North Carolina county surrounding Asheville overcounted Helene deaths by as many as 30, sheriff says
Read full article: North Carolina county surrounding Asheville overcounted Helene deaths by as many as 30, sheriff saysA sheriffโs office statement and data from the state show that the North Carolina county that is home to Asheville overcounted deaths caused by Helene by as many as 30.
Trump makes more debunked claims about FEMA as he surveys storm damage in North Carolina
Read full article: Trump makes more debunked claims about FEMA as he surveys storm damage in North CarolinaFormer President Donald Trump is blasting federal emergency responders whose work in North Carolina has been stymied by armed harassment and a deluge of misinformation.
After hurricane, with no running water, residents organize to meet a basic need
Read full article: After hurricane, with no running water, residents organize to meet a basic needIt takes water to flush a toilet yet tens of thousands of North Carolinians have been without it since Hurricane Helene ripped through the state three weeks ago.
Witnesses saw an armed group harassing Helene aid workers in a small Tennessee town, sheriff says
Read full article: Witnesses saw an armed group harassing Helene aid workers in a small Tennessee town, sheriff saysA sheriff says witnesses reported seeing a group of armed people harassing hurricane relief workers in a remote Tennessee community last weekend.
Federal money to help states hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton nears $2 billion
Read full article: Federal money to help states hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton nears $2 billionThe White House says the federal government has approved nearly $2 billion in assistance across six states to help people hit hard by hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Many schools are still closed weeks after Hurricane Helene. Teachers worry about long-term impact
Read full article: Many schools are still closed weeks after Hurricane Helene. Teachers worry about long-term impactTens of thousands of students in the Southeast are dealing with school disruptions after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc so severe โ on homes, campuses and municipal power and water systems โ that some districts have no idea when they will reopen.
Small business disaster loan program is out of money until Congress approves new funds
Read full article: Small business disaster loan program is out of money until Congress approves new fundsThe Small Business Administration has run out of money for its disaster assistance loans, delaying much needed relief for people applying for aid in the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Petitions for union representation doubled under Biden's presidency, first increase since 1970s
Read full article: Petitions for union representation doubled under Biden's presidency, first increase since 1970sThere has been a doubling of petitions by workers to have union representation during President Joe Bidenโs administration.
Florida returning to something like normal after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Florida returning to something like normal after Hurricane MiltonFlorida counties hard hit by Hurricane Milton are returning to a semblance of normalcy with power being restored to most areas, gas stations reopening and students returning to school this week.
Florida neighbors band together to recover after one-two punch from hurricanes Helene and Milton
Read full article: Florida neighbors band together to recover after one-two punch from hurricanes Helene and MiltonThe devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton is still being tallied as a swath of Florida comes to terms with damage from the unusual dual strike of storms in just two weeks.
Harris helps pack aid boxes for North Carolina hurricane victims ahead of Sunday campaign push
Read full article: Harris helps pack aid boxes for North Carolina hurricane victims ahead of Sunday campaign pushVice President Kamala Harris helped pack diapers on Saturday for North Carolina hurricane victims.
If you let your flood insurance lapse and then got hit by Helene, you may be able to renew it
Read full article: If you let your flood insurance lapse and then got hit by Helene, you may be able to renew itResidents in states hit by Hurricane Helene who had coverage through the federal flood insurance program but let it lapse before the storm hit may be able to renew it and still be covered from the impact.
Climate change gave significant boost to Milton's destructive rain, winds, scientists say
Read full article: Climate change gave significant boost to Milton's destructive rain, winds, scientists sayScientists say human-caused climate change intensified deadly Hurricane Miltonโs rainfall by 20 to 30% and strengthened its winds by about 10%.
The Latest: Residents begin repairing damage from Hurricane Milton, which killed at least 10
Read full article: The Latest: Residents begin repairing damage from Hurricane Milton, which killed at least 10Florida residents began repairing damage from Hurricane Milton, which smashed through coastal communities and tore homes to pieces, flooded streets and spawned a deadly tornadoes.
A federal judge rejects a call to reopen voter registration in Georgia after Hurricane Helene
Read full article: A federal judge rejects a call to reopen voter registration in Georgia after Hurricane HeleneA federal judge wonโt order the state of Georgia to reopen voter registration for Novemberโs elections in the presidential battleground state.
US jobless claims hit 258,000, the most in a year. Analysts point to Hurricane Helene, Boeing strike
Read full article: US jobless claims hit 258,000, the most in a year. Analysts point to Hurricane Helene, Boeing strikeThe number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits last week jumped to its highest level in a year, which analysts are saying is more likely a result of Hurricane Helene โ and the Boeing strike โ than a broader softening in the labor market.
The Latest: Milton causes widespread power outages and several deaths in Florida
Read full article: The Latest: Milton causes widespread power outages and several deaths in FloridaHurricane Milton brought powerful winds, storm surge and flooding to much of Florida after making landfall along the Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm.
More than 2 million without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causes deaths and flooding
Read full article: More than 2 million without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causes deaths and floodingHurricane Milton plowed into Florida as a Category 3 storm Wednesday, bringing misery to a coast still ravaged by Helene, pounding cities with winds of over 100 mph after producing a barrage of tornadoes, but sparing Tampa a direct hit.
Disaster Relief at Work issues call for volunteers across Metro Detroit
Read full article: Disaster Relief at Work issues call for volunteers across Metro DetroitA nonprofit focused on helping with disaster relief areas in communities across the country is asking for volunteers, as it prepares to respond to communities hit hard by Hurricane Milton.
Biden condemns โun-Americanโ 'lies' about federal storm response as Hurricane Milton nears Florida
Read full article: Biden condemns โun-Americanโ 'lies' about federal storm response as Hurricane Milton nears FloridaPresident Joe Biden blasted his predecessor for spreading an โonslaught of liesโ about how the federal government is handling the damage from Hurricane Helene as another hurricane, Milton, was on the verge of making landfall in Florida.
A federal judge will hear more evidence on whether to reopen voter registration in Georgia
Read full article: A federal judge will hear more evidence on whether to reopen voter registration in GeorgiaAt least for now, a federal judge wonโt order the state of Georgia to reopen voter registration for Novemberโs elections.
This is FEMA's role in preparing for Hurricane Milton
Read full article: This is FEMA's role in preparing for Hurricane MiltonMilton is set to become the second hurricane to strike Florida in two weeks, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency is once again positioning supplies and personnel where theyโre needed and coordinating with state and local officials.
North Carolina lawmakers pass a $273M Helene relief bill with voting changes to more counties
Read full article: North Carolina lawmakers pass a $273M Helene relief bill with voting changes to more countiesNorth Carolina legislators have approved an initial $273 million relief package to help address Hurricane Heleneโs devastation and recovery in the mountains.
In remote mountain communities cut off by Helene, residents look to the skies for aid
Read full article: In remote mountain communities cut off by Helene, residents look to the skies for aidNational Guard members who deployed to western North Carolina are still carrying out aid missions nearly two weeks after Hurricane Helene.
Northville Township police accepting donations for Hurricane Helene relief
Read full article: Northville Township police accepting donations for Hurricane Helene reliefNorthville Township Police Department is accepting donations from the public for some items for cleanup and recovery from Hurricane Helene.
Climate change boosted Helene's deadly rain and wind and scientists say same is likely for Milton
Read full article: Climate change boosted Helene's deadly rain and wind and scientists say same is likely for MiltonScientists say human-caused climate change boosted the rainfall of deadly Hurricane Helene by about 10% and intensified its winds by about 11%.
As FEMA prepares for Hurricane Milton, it battles rumors surrounding Helene recovery
Read full article: As FEMA prepares for Hurricane Milton, it battles rumors surrounding Helene recoveryThe Federal Emergency Management Agency has been fighting misinformation since Helene slammed into Florida nearly two weeks ago.
Lawsuit seeks to reopen voter registration in Georgia after Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Lawsuit seeks to reopen voter registration in Georgia after Hurricane HeleneThree voting rights groups are asking a federal judge to order the state of Georgia to reopen voter registration for Novemberโs elections.
Milton's storm surge is a threat that could be devastating far beyond the Tampa Bay region
Read full article: Milton's storm surge is a threat that could be devastating far beyond the Tampa Bay regionFlorida communities near Tampa Bay were devastated when Hurricane Helene made landfall two weeks ago about 100 miles (160 kilometers) to the north.
Small business disaster loan program said to be in danger of running out of funds by end of month
Read full article: Small business disaster loan program said to be in danger of running out of funds by end of monthThe Small Business Administration could run out of money to fund disaster loans in the wake of Hurricane Heleneโs devastation.
Biden postpones trip to Germany and Angola to monitor Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Biden postpones trip to Germany and Angola to monitor Hurricane MiltonPresident Joe Biden is postponing a planned trip to Germany and Angola to stay at the White House to monitor Hurricane Milton, which is bearing down on Floridaโs Gulf Coast.
An unusual hurricane season goes from ultra quiet to record busy and spawns Helene and Milton
Read full article: An unusual hurricane season goes from ultra quiet to record busy and spawns Helene and MiltonExplosively intensifying Hurricane Milton is the latest freaky system to come out of what veteran hurricane scientists call the weirdest storm season of their lives.
The Latest: Hurricane Milton takes aim near Tampa Bay, Florida, once again a Category 5 storm
Read full article: The Latest: Hurricane Milton takes aim near Tampa Bay, Florida, once again a Category 5 stormHurricane Milton remains a ferocious storm that could land a once-in-a-century direct hit on Tampa and St. Petersburg, engulfing the populous region with towering storm surges and turning debris from Heleneโs devastation 12 days ago into projectiles.
Harris calls Trump 'incredibly irresponsible' for spreading misinformation about Helene response
Read full article: Harris calls Trump 'incredibly irresponsible' for spreading misinformation about Helene responseVice President Kamala Harris is calling former President Donald Trump โincredibly irresponsibleโ for spreading falsehoods about the federal response to Hurricane Heleneโs destruction.
Control the path and power of hurricanes like Milton? Forget it, scientists say
Read full article: Control the path and power of hurricanes like Milton? Forget it, scientists sayIn the wake of hurricanes that have disrupted lives for millions in the U.S., some people may wonder if extreme weather events could be somehow controlled.
FEMA administrator continues pushback against false claims as Helene death toll hits 230
Read full article: FEMA administrator continues pushback against false claims as Helene death toll hits 230The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is again forcefully pushing back against false claims and conspiracy theories about how her agency is responding to Hurricane Helene.
US disaster relief chief blasts false claims about Helene response as a 'truly dangerous narrative'
Read full article: US disaster relief chief blasts false claims about Helene response as a 'truly dangerous narrative'The U.S. governmentโs top disaster relief official says false claims and conspiracy theories about the federal response to Hurricane Helene, which are being spread most prominently by Donald Trump, are โdemoralizingโ aid workers and creating fear in people who need recovery assistance.
Hurricane Milton is growing stronger as it blows toward Florida's Tampa Bay region
Read full article: Hurricane Milton is growing stronger as it blows toward Florida's Tampa Bay regionThe National Hurricane Center says Hurricane Milton is intensifying and will likely be a major hurricane before it slams into the storm-ravaged Florida coast, most likely on Wednesday.
Voters in North Carolina and Georgia have bigger problems than politics. Helene changed everything
Read full article: Voters in North Carolina and Georgia have bigger problems than politics. Helene changed everythingResidents in North Carolinaโs Watauga County are focused on survival rather than politics after Hurricane Helene ravaged much of the western part of the state.
Death toll from Hurricane Helene rises to 227 as grim task of recovering bodies continues
Read full article: Death toll from Hurricane Helene rises to 227 as grim task of recovering bodies continuesThe death toll from Hurricane Helene has inched up to 227 as the grim task of recovering bodies continues more than a week after the monster storm ravaged the U.S. Southeast.
Inside the North Carolina mountain town that Hurricane Helene nearly wiped off the map
Read full article: Inside the North Carolina mountain town that Hurricane Helene nearly wiped off the mapNearly 400 miles from where Hurricane Helene made landfall, the North Carolina mountain hamlet of Chimney Rock Village has been all but wiped off the map.
Michigan National Guard to support community affected by Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
Read full article: Michigan National Guard to support community affected by Hurricane Helene in South CarolinaA battalion from the Michigan National Guard based in Montague will be heading to South Carolina to help communities affected by Hurricane Helene.
Harris pledges ongoing federal support as she visits North Carolina to survey Helene's aftermath
Read full article: Harris pledges ongoing federal support as she visits North Carolina to survey Helene's aftermathVice President Kamala Harris has pledged ongoing federal support for those affected by Hurricane Helene as she visited North Carolina.
Well-known Asheville music tradition returns in a sign of hopefulness after Helene
Read full article: Well-known Asheville music tradition returns in a sign of hopefulness after HeleneA well-known Asheville musical tradition has returned in a sign of hopefulness a week after Helene battered the mountain city.
Civil rights groups ask to extend voter registration deadlines in hurricane-ravaged states
Read full article: Civil rights groups ask to extend voter registration deadlines in hurricane-ravaged statesDemocrats and civil rights groups are asking election officials in the states ravaged by Hurricane Helene to give voters more time to register for the Nov. 5 presidential election.
FEMA has faced criticism and praise during Helene. Here's what it does โ and doesn't do
Read full article: FEMA has faced criticism and praise during Helene. Here's what it does โ and doesn't doThe Federal Emergency Management Agency is tasked with helping states and communities hit by disasters like Hurricane Helene.
Michigan rescue crew shares experiences after returning home from North Carolina
Read full article: Michigan rescue crew shares experiences after returning home from North CarolinaA Michigan rescue crew is back home after working in North Carolina to rescue people from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
North Carolina is distributing Benadryl and EpiPens as yellow jackets swarm from Helene flooding
Read full article: North Carolina is distributing Benadryl and EpiPens as yellow jackets swarm from Helene floodingNorth Carolina health workers are distributing Benadryl and epinephrine injections to communities after hurricane flooding has caused bees and yellow jackets to swarm from their underground nests.
When will the power return? Weary Carolinas residents long for relief after Helene's fury
Read full article: When will the power return? Weary Carolinas residents long for relief after Helene's furyNearly 700,000 homes and businesses in the U.S. Southeast are still without power more than a week after Hurricane Helene blew through the region.
Augusta chairman confident Masters will go on as club focuses on community recovery from Helene
Read full article: Augusta chairman confident Masters will go on as club focuses on community recovery from HeleneMasters chairman Fred Ridley says Augusta National sustained a lot of damage from Hurricane Helene, just like the rest of the area.
Florida communities hit three times by hurricanes grapple with how and whether to rebuild
Read full article: Florida communities hit three times by hurricanes grapple with how and whether to rebuildBrooke Hiers just a month ago left the state-issued emergency trailer where her family had lived after Hurricane Idalia slammed into her home on Florida's Gulf Coast in August of 2023.
The search for the missing hits snags at every corner as Helene's death toll tops 200
Read full article: The search for the missing hits snags at every corner as Helene's death toll tops 200Searchers are combing the remote mountains of North Carolina to locate the missing and those needing supplies nearly a week after Hurricane Helene barreled through the Southeast.
Grandparents found hugging each other after fallen tree killed them in their South Carolina home
Read full article: Grandparents found hugging each other after fallen tree killed them in their South Carolina homeJohn Savage says he checked on his grandparents in their bedroom as Hurricane Helene roared outside.
Hospitals mostly rebound after Helene knocked out power and flooded areas
Read full article: Hospitals mostly rebound after Helene knocked out power and flooded areasHospitals and health care organizations in the Southeast largely stayed open and functioning during Hurricane Helene to provide essential care for their communities.
Shock of deadly floods is a reminder of Appalachiaโs risk from violent storms in a warming climate
Read full article: Shock of deadly floods is a reminder of Appalachiaโs risk from violent storms in a warming climateHurricane Helene dumped heavy rain on a mountainous region hundreds of miles away from the coast.
Southerners stay in touch the old-fashioned way after Helene cuts roads, power, phones
Read full article: Southerners stay in touch the old-fashioned way after Helene cuts roads, power, phonesHurricane Helene has left millions without electricity, water and phone service across the Southeast in the six days since making landfall.
Harris hands out meals, consoles families as she surveys Hurricane Helene devastation in Georgia
Read full article: Harris hands out meals, consoles families as she surveys Hurricane Helene devastation in GeorgiaVice President Kamala Harris has handed out meals, embraced a shaken family and surveyed Hurricane Heleneโs โextraordinaryโ path of destruction through Georgia.
Hurricane Helene's victims include first responders who died helping others
Read full article: Hurricane Helene's victims include first responders who died helping othersHurricane Helene killed scores of people when it struck Florida late last week and then plowed through the Southeast as one of the deadliest storms in U.S. history.
Days after Hurricane Helene, a powerless mess remains in the Southeast
Read full article: Days after Hurricane Helene, a powerless mess remains in the SoutheastPower is still out for well over 1 million people in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina five days after Hurricane Helene tore down trees and destroyed much of the electric grid.
Key swing state faces 'daunting' level of uncertainty after storm ravages multiple counties
Read full article: Key swing state faces 'daunting' level of uncertainty after storm ravages multiple countiesNorth Carolina election officials say they will do everything in their power to ensure that voters in the crucial presidential swing state will be able to cast their ballots despite the devastation of Hurricane Helene only about a month before the November election.
Harris will tour Helene devastation in Georgia, North Carolina as storm scrambles campaign schedule
Read full article: Harris will tour Helene devastation in Georgia, North Carolina as storm scrambles campaign scheduleVice President Kamala Harris will tour damage caused by Helene in Georgia and North Carolina, as the devastating and deadly storm has also roiled the political calendar just over a month from Election Day.
The Latest: Kirk becomes a hurricane as North Carolina reels from Helene
Read full article: The Latest: Kirk becomes a hurricane as North Carolina reels from HeleneDesperate residents of the storm-battered mountains of western North Carolina lined up for water and food, hunted for cellphone signals and slogged buckets from creeks to flush toilets days after Hurricane Heleneโs remnants deluged the region.
Search crews with cadaver dogs wade through muck of communities โwiped off the mapโ by Helene
Read full article: Search crews with cadaver dogs wade through muck of communities โwiped off the mapโ by HeleneRescuers are scouring the mountains of western North Carolina for anyone still unaccounted for since Hurricane Heleneโs remnants caused catastrophic damage across the Southeast.
โAmazing yearโ predicted for Detroitโs downtown economy as Lions, Tigers success drive income
Read full article: โAmazing yearโ predicted for Detroitโs downtown economy as Lions, Tigers success drive incomeDowntown was excitedly buzzing ahead of the Detroit Lions home game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Helene and other storms dumped a whopping 40 trillion gallons of rain on the South
Read full article: Helene and other storms dumped a whopping 40 trillion gallons of rain on the SouthMeteorologists calculate that more than 40 trillion gallons of rain drenched the Southeast United States in the last week from Hurricane Helene and a run-of-the-mill rainstorm that sloshed in ahead of it.
How to help those affected by Hurricane Helene
Read full article: How to help those affected by Hurricane HeleneThe full impact of Hurricane Helene wonโt be known for weeks, but groups from both the public and private sector are mobilizing efforts to help those affected by the Category 4 storm that has killed at least 120 people and already caused billions in damage.
Supplies arrive by plane and by mule in North Carolina as Helene's death toll tops 130
Read full article: Supplies arrive by plane and by mule in North Carolina as Helene's death toll tops 130The death toll after Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction across the U.S. Southeast has reached at least 133.
Tropical Weather Latest: US Southeast struggles to recover in Hurricane Helene's aftermath
Read full article: Tropical Weather Latest: US Southeast struggles to recover in Hurricane Helene's aftermathMany areas of the U.S. Southeast are struggling to recover from the damage inflicted by Hurricane Helene.
How Helene became the near-perfect storm to bring widespread destruction across the South
Read full article: How Helene became the near-perfect storm to bring widespread destruction across the SouthHurricane Helene was big, strong and fast, making it a near-perfect storm to bring widespread death and destruction to the American South.
Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out
Read full article: Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs outAuthorities are struggling to get supplies to isolated areas across the U.S. Southeast in the wake of Hurricane Helene and the death toll from the storm is rising.
At least 64 dead and millions without power after Helene's deadly march across the Southeast
Read full article: At least 64 dead and millions without power after Helene's deadly march across the SoutheastMassive rains brought by Hurricane Helene have left many people stranded or homeless as the cleanup begins from the monster tempest that killed at least 64 people.
App State cancels football game against Liberty in North Carolina after Helene causes flooding
Read full article: App State cancels football game against Liberty in North Carolina after Helene causes floodingAppalachian Stateโs home football game against Liberty in Boone, North Carolina, scheduled for Saturday was canceled because of the impacts of severe weather on the area from Tropical Storm Helene.
Rescue missions after Helene's flooding include dozens stranded on Tennessee hospital roof
Read full article: Rescue missions after Helene's flooding include dozens stranded on Tennessee hospital roofPatients and their caregivers were rescued from a Tennessee hospitalโs roof after flooding caused by Hurricane Helene drove them from the buildingโs interior and conditions made rescue efforts difficult.
Tropical Weather Latest: Helene weakens into a post-tropical cyclone as rescue efforts persist
Read full article: Tropical Weather Latest: Helene weakens into a post-tropical cyclone as rescue efforts persistHurricane Helene has weakened into a post-tropical cyclone after making landfall overnight in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 storm.