News, Media & Events: North Carolina
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Press Releases and Fact Sheets
HICKORY, N.C. - North Carolinians with uninsured damage or loss from Tropical Storm Helene have one week remaining to apply for FEMA financial assistance. The application deadline is April 7, 2025.
HICKORY, N.C. – FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Western North Carolina will transition to locally operated Resource Centers March 31 and will cease operation as FEMA centers at 2 p.m. on March 29.
FEMA reminds North Carolina residents who have received federal disaster assistance for
Tropical Storm Helene to use the money for its intended purpose and to keep receipts for
three years.