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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Glascock County, Georgia, received a $3.5 million check from FEMA to cover remaining cleanup costs from Hurricane Helene. County Commission Chairman Ant Griswell praised the collaborative effort involved in securing the funds and highlighted the importance of communication during emergencies.

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