WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: FEMA remains fully committed to assisting survivors affected by Helene and Milton as response teams work tirelessly to address immediate needs. Yesterday, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell returned to North Carolina to oversee ongoing response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Helene. President Biden will visit Florida tomorrow to support communities impacted   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Raleigh, N.C. A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is opening Oct. 12 in Lenoir (Caldwell County) to assist North Carolina survivors who experienced loss from Tropical Storm Helene. The Lenoir DRC is located at: Health and Human Services Building, 2345 Morganton Blvd. SW, Lenoir, NC 28645Open 8 a.m. 7 p.m., Monday through Sunday. A Disaster Recovery Center is a o  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: ASHEVILLE, N.C. - Yesterday, October 10, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan joined North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, Senator Thom Tillis, Congressman Chuck Edwards, Asheville Mayor Esther E. Manheimer and local officials in Asheville, North Carolina, to assess federal and state recovery efforts in response to Hurricane Helene. The Administrator's visi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: As a result of these actions, significantly more IV fluid is available this week versus last week, with increased access expected in coming weeks Following storm damage from Hurricane Helene at Baxter International Inc.'s facility in North Carolina, the Biden-Harris Administration continues taking action to support access to IV fluids, including ensuring restoration of key production site  more