FEMA, Transitional Sheltering Assistance and North Carolina

Governor Stein urges FEMA to extend shelter program for six more months in North Carolina
North Carolina's governor, Josh Stein is urging FEMA to extend the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program another six months.
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.
FEMA's Transitional Sheltering Assistance program update for Western NC Helene survivors
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Thousands of Western North Carolina survivors displaced by Tropical Storm Helene are continuing to receive FEMA's Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA), allowing them to stay in hotel rooms through March 2025, if eligible.
FEMA extends free hotel stays for Helene survivors in North Carolina at last minute
Free hotel stays for Hurricane Helene survivors in North Carolina were extended Monday night just before they were set to expire. After 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, the Federal Emergency Management Agency,
In chilled North Carolina mountains, white-hot heat rises on FEMA
As the chill and snow of a winter storm blanketed western North Carolina, blowtorch heat is white-hot on FEMA and Administrator Deanne Criswell.
FEMA extends current hotel vouchers for Helene victims through Jan. 25
FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance program has extended its current hotel vouchers for Hurricane Helene victims through Jan. 25. Current hotel occupants can remain in their lodging under the program through the night of Jan.
Gov. Stein urges 6-month extension from FEMA to keep eligible NC residents in hotels
Gov. Stein sent a letter Jan. 16 to FEMA's administrator, urging the agency allow eligible NC voucher holders to stay in ...
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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 ...
Ted Budd calls on Trump to enact ‘desperately’ needed changes to FEMA
Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC) said the Federal Emergency Management Agency needs to communicate properly in its treatment of Hurricane Helene victims.
North Carolina governor pushes FEMA to extend temporary shelter assistance as winter storm rolls in
FEMA will extend temporary shelter assistance to North Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Helene as winter storms sweep ...
NC Republican: FEMA needs to be overhauled, new director
North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards (R) hammered the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during an interview, saying the ...
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Senator from North Carolina a newly minted expert on fighting California wildfires
Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina, a leader of a State devastated by hurricane-strength winds, suggests better leadership ...
FEMA recovery centers in Screven, Wilkes counties to close permanently
SYLVANIA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Disaster Recovery Centers in Screven and Wilkes counties are set to close permanently this weekend. FEMA authorities say the locations are set to close at 6 p.m., ...
North Carolina faces rising flu deaths: 40 fatalities after post-holiday surge
North Carolina is grappling with a significant increase in flu-related fatalities, now totaling 40 since the fall, as ...