Hurricane Helene survivors in North Carolina are still waiting on FEMA relief

WBUR

Published January 2, 2026 at 11:50 AM EST

People in North Carolina who lost homes during Hurricane Helene are still waiting for FEMA to step in and help. Some say the agency is stalling applications for relief.

Laura Hackett with Blue Ridge Public Radio reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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Hurricane Helene survivors in North Carolina are still waiting on FEMA relief

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