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Georgia lawmakers approve $300M in farm and timber tax breaks after Hurricane Helene

Georgia lawmakers are approving tax breaks for farmers and timber owners harmed by Hurricane Helene that could be worth nearly $300 million

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025

North Carolina lawmakers approve additional $528M for Hurricane Helene recovery

North Carolina lawmakers have agreed to spend another $528 million on still-pressing needs from Hurricane Helene’s historic flooding nearly six months ago

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025

“We haven’t forgotten the situation of folks affected by Helene. You are the comfortable rocking chair of America’s musical front porch”: US radio host organises free instrument giveaway to communities hit by Hurricane Helene

“It is simply the right thing to do,” says Michael Johnathon

MusicRadar · Mar 13, 2025

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Tens of billions in Hurricane Helene aid to start by March 21

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has pledged to start paying out tens of billions in aid to victims of Hurricane Helene later this month

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025

Tree loss from hurricane leaves Asheville vulnerable to new climate shocks

Damage to trees in western North Carolina from Hurricane Helene was ‘extraordinary and humbling’ but urban areas face particular problems

The Guardian - US · Mar 9, 2025

North Carolina lawmakers close in on another injection of Helene relief funds

North Carolina legislators appear to be closing in on legislation to provide more funds to help the mountains recover from Hurricane Helene

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025

Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle

Another $500 million would be spent toward Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina in legislation approved unanimously by the state House

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

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Some in Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina embrace Trump's push to abolish FEMA

President Donald Trump's suggestion about “getting rid of” the nation's disaster relief agency doesn't sound like a bad idea for some residents of western North Carolina who are still navigating the long recovery process from Hurricane Helene

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2025

‘Everything we had floated away’: Hurricane Helene survivors help each other as disinformation swirls

Mountain communities in southern Appalachia begin rebuilding after climate crisis-fueled disaster

The Guardian - US · Feb 16, 2025

New governor tests relations with North Carolina lawmakers with aid request for Helene recovery

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has asked state legislators to double their spending to date on Hurricane Helene recovery and approve it now

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2025

Tragic Loss In East Tennessee Floods

The heartbreaking tale of Jerry and Sibrina Barrett's loss during Hurricane Helene's aftermath in East Tennessee.

Here's a look at the $100 billion in disaster relief in the government spending bill

Congress is allocating more than $100 billion in emergency aid to address extensive damage caused by hurricane and other disasters

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2024

Farmers are still reeling months after Hurricane Helene ravaged crops across the South

Farmers in Georgia are still reeling more than two months after Hurricane Helene blew away cotton, destroyed ripened squash and cucumbers and uprooted pecan trees and timber

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2024

North Carolina Business Owner Urges Disaster Aid Approval

North Carolina business owner Katie Button highlights critical need for disaster aid post-Hurricane Helene.

Urgent Need For Disaster Aid In Congress

President-elect Trump's rejection of bipartisan disaster aid plan leaves farmers and small businesses vulnerable after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Urgent...

Motorsport · Dec 19, 2024

How IndyCar's biggest trophy was still made in the wake of a natural disaster

There’s no shortage of traditions when it comes to the Indianapolis 500, but the major part that Will Behrends plays in the race's heritage — crafting the race winner’s likeness on the famed Borg-Warner Trophy — had to forgo its own usual tradition after the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024

Feds propose protection for giant salamanders devastated by Hurricane Helene

A giant salamander that evolved on the supercontinent Pangaea and outlived the dinosaurs has been proposed for federal protection by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024

JD Vance and his wife tour western North Carolina to survey damage from Hurricane Helene

Vice President-elect JD Vance is surveying hurricane damage in western North Carolina in one of his first public appearances since the November election

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Latin Times · Dec 3, 2024

Florida Bill to Ban 'Weather Modification' Introduced in Response to Conspiracy Theories About Government-Made Hurricanes

Florida State Sen. Ileana Garcia introduced a bill banning weather modification in the state, giving credence to conspiracy theories alleging that Hurricanes such as Helene and Milton were the product of human tampering.

The Guardian - US · Nov 28, 2024

‘Emotionally daunting’: Thanksgiving feels different for those affected by Hurricane Helene

After recent hurricanes devastated US south-east, some look to community as food and water remain in low supply

Salon · Nov 25, 2024

North Carolina still reeling from Helene

Dozens of rural water systems were knocked out by the hurricane. Full recovery may take years

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024

FEMA head sounds the alarm over disaster funding after double hurricanes

The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says money available to help communities hit by disasters has shrunk after back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton

The Guardian - US · Nov 19, 2024

Far-right militia targets US military over baseless hurricane ‘weather weapon’ claims

Veterans on Patrol believes government caused Helene with weather manipulation tech, Telegram chats reveal

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024

Western North Carolina’s water system is finally back online after Helene

More than 100,000 residents in western North Carolina are now allowed to drink and bathe with water from their home faucets

The Conversation · Nov 15, 2024

Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries

Flooding from hurricanes Helene and Milton inflicted billions of dollars in damage across the Southeast in September and October 2024, pushing buildings off their foundations and undercutting roads and bridges. It also caused dozens of electric vehicles and other battery-powered objects, such as scooters and golf carts, to catch fire.

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