Korey Hampton sees progress every day as she works along the French Broad River. But, nine months after Hurricane Helene, there are still painful reminders and flashbacks.

In the chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a state medical team and FEMA contractors abruptly evacuated a remote clinic in Yancey County, North Carolina — not because of the storm, but due to rising fears of violence.

Bob and Edwina Tatum lost their house when Hurricane Helene carried it down the North Toe River, and they are living with Edwina’s 95-year-old mother in Avery County

On average, it takes five to seven years to develop and implement a new FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map. As a result, many maps across the U.S. are significantly out of date, often failing to reflect current land use, urban development or evolving flood risks from extreme weather.

Two days after deadly Texas floods, the agency struggled to answer calls from survivors because of call center contracts that weren’t extended.

The Samaritan’s Purse CEO saw a Raleigh story about plight of Avery County couple frustrated by lack of help and offered to rebuild starting in two weeks.

Hot Springs, N. C. Mayor Abby Norton told CNN’s John King Thursday that recovery in her town has been getting done “faster” under President Donald Trump than the Biden administration since Hurricane Helene hit the state in 2024.

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock said he is pushing to get answers on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s ability to respond to potential hurricanes.