Hurricanes

Franklin Graham 6 days ago

EXCLUSIVE: Franklin Graham dedicates homes to Hurricane Helene survivors: 'God hasn't forgotten them'

Franklin Graham and Samaritan's Purse provided new homes to victims of Hurricane Helene, offering hope and support through rebuilding efforts.

Media May 15

This local NPR CEO is speaking out as Trump order threatens funding for public stations

BPR faces a $300,000 funding loss due to Trump's order, risking local journalism and emergency alerts in Western North Carolina's rural communities.

FEMA May 8

Acting FEMA administrator out after pushing back against Trump agency plans

Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton, who previously served as a hospital corpsman in the U.S. Navy with SEAL Team 8, has led the Federal Emergency Management Agency since January.

Weather May 2

Scientists in East Tennessee examine fish counts for the first time since Hurricane Helene

Fisheries biologists with the Tennessee Valley Authority have begun to monitor fish populations that have possibly been impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Disasters May 1

Popular North Carolina destinations still working to recover from Hurricane Helene's impact

Western North Carolina is still recovering from Hurricane Helene's havoc, but the town of Lake Lure aims to have debris cleared this summer with the help of the Army Corps of Engineers.

Politics April 29

After Hurricane Helene, Virginia couple welcomes new home built by volunteers

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin joins an elderly couple who were survivors of Hurricane Helene as they attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their newly built home.

Hurricanes April 29

North Carolina town destroyed by Hurricane Helene hoping to welcome tourists back by midsummer

Residents of Chimney Rock, North Carolina, are still working to rebuild homes and businesses after Hurricane Helene pummeled the area in September 2024.

Hurricanes April 15

Hurricane Helene cleanup in East Tennessee faces stiff deadline

Crews aim to remove remaining Hurricane Helene debris from Tennessee waterways before water levels hit yearly peak.

Hurricanes April 10

NC House lawmakers pass bill banning emergency aid discrimination after FEMA Trump sign debacle

NC lawmakers have passed legislation banning discriminations in emergency relief after reports that FEMA skipped houses with Trump signs after Hurricane Milton in 2024.

Travel April 9

Iconic Masters landscape at Augusta National altered with fewer trees following hurricane

Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, lost hundreds of trees following the destruction from Hurricane Helene last fall, with players commenting on it ahead of the Masters start this week.

Fox News Flash March 29

Hurricane Helene survivor endorses Trump admin's plan to nix FEMA after storm devastated Southeast

North Carolina resident Mona Roper said she supports the Trump administration's plan to eliminate FEMA, calling DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's changes "promising."

Tampa Bay Rays March 13

Rays nixing new stadium development; team remains committed to reaching 'ballpark solution'

The Tampa Bay Rays had until March 31 to submit paperwork to take the next step toward a $1.3 billion stadium and redevelopment deal in St. Petersburg.

FEMA March 11

Trump's FEMA faces reckoning as more staff fired in 'political bias' scandal: GOP lawmaker

FEMA said it fired three more employees after an investigation into allegations that houses in a hurricane disaster zone were skipped over because they displayed Trump signage.

Australia March 7

Cyclone Alfred weakens as it closes in on Australia's east coast

Tropical Cyclone Alfred was downgraded to a tropical low weather system Saturday as it closed in on Brisbane, Australia. Over 19,000 people have been evacuated, and one remains missing.

Entertainment February 19

Country singer Eric Church building homes for families displaced by Hurricane Helene

Eric Church, who released the song "Darkest Hour" last fall, which benefits Hurricane Helene victims, is now working to build homes for those displaced by the natural disaster in North Carolina.

Fox News Flash February 10

Secretary Duffy tours Helene damage, says residents feel 'forgotten' after historic storm

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy surveyed the damage left by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina and Tennessee, vowing to provide the necessary resources for communities to rebuild.

JD Vance January 28

JD Vance condemns FEMA’s response to Helene devastation in 1st trip as vice president

Vice President JD Vance on Monday traveled to Damascus, Virginia, which was hit hard by Hurricane Helene in September. It was his first official trip as vice president.

North Carolina January 27

Trump's visit to small-town North Carolina brings hope to hurricane survivors who lost everything

North Carolina locals speak with Fox News Digital about their hopes that the Trump administration will bring more assistance to those who lost everything in Hurricane Helene.

JD Vance January 26

JD Vance 'fulfilling his promise' with first trip as vice president to hurricane-damaged Virginia town

JD Vance is “fulfilling his promise" to American voters as he makes his first trip as vice president to Damascus, Virginia, on Monday to visit hurricane-impacted areas.

North Carolina January 25

Hurricane survivors who met Trump in North Carolina share president's words that stuck with them

North Carolina locals who survived Hurricane Helene in September but suffered massive losses from the storm share their thoughts on President Donald Trump's visit.

Fox News Flash January 24

'A big relief': NC residents describe meeting with Trump after feeling 'ignored' post-hurricane

North Carolina residents Curtis A. Wright and Amber Wright detail their meeting with President Donald Trump who visited western North Carolina on Friday.

White House January 24

'FEMA is not good:' Trump announces agency overhaul during visit to North Carolina

President Donald Trump said that his administration will step in and assist North Carolina as it recovers from Hurricane Helene months after the storm.

North Carolina January 24

Trump to visit battered North Carolina towns still suffering months after Helene: 'Treated badly by Democrats'

President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Western North Carolina on Friday to visit locals impacted by Hurricane Helene in late September.

Politics January 22

Trump, GOP leaders meet at White House as president plans visit to NC, defends executive orders

President Donald Trump answered questions at a press availability on a range of topics following a White House meeting with top congressional Republicans.

North Carolina January 14

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.

Disasters January 12

America's most expensive natural disasters in recent decades

The costliest disasters on the National Centers for Environmental Information "Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters" list.

US January 11

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 across the state.

North Carolina January 11

FEMA kicks hurricane survivors out of temporary housing into snowstorm and freezing temperatures

Approximately 2,000 North Carolina households that survived Hurricane Helene will have to move out of their FEMA-expensed hotel rooms on Saturday amid a winter storm.

Good News December 26

Two Hurricane Helene victims, a family of four and a Vietnam veteran, gifted campers on Christmas Day

A new family of four and a Vietnam veteran, both of whom lost their homes in North Carolina to Hurricane Helene, were gifted campers by EmergencyRV on Christmas Day.

Media December 24

Hurricane Helene victim gifted a tiny home just in time for Christmas after helping storm-ravaged community

Tiny home recipient Ricky Ward and Wine to Water's Donna Dunham tell "America Reports" about helping the hurricane-ravaged North Carolina community during the Christmas season.