Federal Emergency Management Agency

What is International ShakeOut Day? Here's how to know when to shed, hide, and hold on

October 17, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

Thursday is International ShakeOut Day, a time when Californians and people around the world can practice what to do in the event of a major earthquake. Here's what you should know about the event, when it's taking place and what we can learn from it. What is the Great American ShakeOut? The Great California ShakeOut […]

According to the sheriff, witnesses saw an armed group harassing Helene aid workers in Tennessee

October 17, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Witnesses reported seeing a group of armed people harassing hurricane relief workers in a remote Tennessee community last weekend, a sheriff said Wednesday, as a man in North Carolina was charged with allegedly threatening relief workers appeared in court in that state. Although there is no indication that the incidents are […]

Tour of the tornado-ravaged Spanish Lakes Country Club Village

October 12, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

“Then I heard this roar.” Spanish Lakes Country Club Village resident remembers tornado Ed Glaser, on October 12, 2024, describes experiencing a tornado at his home in the Spanish Lakes Country Club Village community in northern St. Lucie County days before Hurricane Milton. Six people died and numerous houses were destroyed or damaged. ST. LUCIE […]

Milton threatens Florida. So why does Harris play politics?

October 10, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

Florida is about to be hit by its second major hurricane in less than two weeks, and instead of offering to help in any way she can, Kamala Harris is throwing barbs at Gov. Ron DeSantis. How does Milton compare to other infamous hurricanes? After the devastating Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton has the potential to […]

Dana Bash urges Lara Trump on Trump's attack on FEMA's response

October 10, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

CNN anchor Dana Bash on Sunday pressed Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump on former President Trump's misleading claims about Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) relief aid available to residents. In an interview on CNN's “State of the Union,” Bash Lara asked Trump if she was worried about her fellow North Carolinians, and specifically asked […]

Harris attacks Trump on “The View” and refuses to distance himself from Biden

October 9, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

Kamala Harris arrives in North Carolina to assess Helene's damage Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to storm-ravaged North Carolina to review recovery efforts. WASHINGTON – Vice President Kamala Harris refused to distance herself from President Joe Biden's record during an appearance on “The View” on Tuesday – and she hit back at former President Donald […]

Drone images show the full extent of Helene's damage

October 6, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

As Buncombe County and Asheville officials gave their press update Friday afternoon, the region's water issues remained top of mind. And despite significant repairs to the systems, there is still a long way to go. Although there is no set timeline for when water and power service can be fully restored, officials said all personnel […]

Kamala Harris travels to North Carolina to investigate Helene's aftermath

October 5, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris travels to North Carolina on Saturday as the state recovers Hurricane Helenewho arrived a day after a visit by Republican Donald Trump, who spread false claims about the federal response to the disaster. Earlier this week, Harris was in Georgia, where she helped distribute meals, surveyed the […]

How to help and what to donate to flood victims in Western North Carolina, Asheville flood

October 4, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

Relief efforts are underway in hard-hit western North Carolina, including Asheville, which was declared a major disaster area following Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 hurricane at landfall. Communities are recovering from catastrophic floods that caused extensive damage and flooded roads that now look more like rivers. Local organizations and volunteers have begun coordinating relief efforts […]

Trump's Hurricane Helene GoFundMe raises more than $2 million

October 3, 2024 | angela | Leave a Comment

Trump's Hurricane Helene GoFundMe raises more than million

Asheville's local food box program continues following Hurricane Helene Asheville's Community Kitchen in North Carolina lost its building to Hurricane Helene but saved everything needed to rebuild. WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump's fundraising campaign to benefit victims of Hurricane Helene has raised more than $2 million as of Tuesday. Meredith O'Rourke, the Trump campaign's […]