FEMA ends 100% coverage for North Carolina recovery efforts
- FEMA denied North Carolina's request for an extension of full reimbursement after March 27 for Tropical Storm Helene recovery.
- North Carolina sought more time for 100% federal cost coverage due to the extensive damage from Hurricane Helene.
- The requested extension aimed to support ongoing debris removal and rebuilding efforts across devastated communities.
- Governor Stein stated, "FEMA refused our request to extend its 100% reimbursement period," expressing disappointment with the decision.
- North Carolina has 30 days to appeal, as officials continue to emphasize the ongoing need for disaster recovery resources.
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NC’s request to extend full reimbursement for Helene recovery denied by FEMA
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied North Carolina's request to extend its full reimbursement period for Hurricane Helene recovery, Gov. Josh Stein said Friday. Stein released the following statement on FEMA's decision to deny the extension on the 100% match for Helene disaster recovery: "Today, I learned that FEMA refused our request to extend its 100% reimbursement period for another 180 days. I got this n…
FEMA denies NC's request to extend 100% federal cost share for Helene recovery
FEMA denies North Carolina's request for a 180-day extension of the 100% reimbursement period for Tropical Storm Helene recovery expenses, prompting concerns about ongoing recovery efforts and financial assistance needs in the state.
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