A year after Hurricane Helene, communities still wait for federal reimbursements

By Gerard Albert III

Published September 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM HST

A year after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Western North Carolina, communities are eager for FEMA funds to reimburse recovery expenses, but it's not clear when and if that money will come.

Gerard Albert III

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