Hurricane Helene, FEMA and Valdosta
FEMA to cover all of Valdosta’s Hurricane Helene recovery for 90 days, city says
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - The city of Valdosta announced that President Joe Biden approved FEMA’s coverage of 100% of the costs for emergency and recovery operations in response to Hurricane Helene for a 90-day period. The full approval means the costs for the city and local governments will be lifted.
Former President Trump tours Hurricane Helene damage in Valdosta
The former president stopped into Lowndes County emergency management center to greet first responders who have been working around the clock since last week's storm.
Is FEMA Running Out of Money? Hurricane Helene Brings Push for More Funding
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas this week said that FEMA has the funds to address immediate needs spurred by Hurricane Helene. But he warned the agency doesn’t have enough money to finish out the hurricane season.
Valdosta State University recovers from Hurricane Helene, helps rural communities
Valdosta State University continues clean up efforts as they hope to recover from Hurricane Helene. But they are still giving back to rural communities impacted.
FEMA faces a funding shortage for Hurricane Helene
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said that FEMA lacks sufficient finances to support Americans for the remainder of the storm season. Over $1 billion was allocated to asylum seekers, leaving fewer resources for storm relief,
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Suspect arrested in connection to Valdosta robbery
The Valdosta Police Department (VPD) has made an arrest in relation to an early Tuesday morning robbery. The victim was a ...
‘Some that have lost everything’: Local rescue group heads to Valdosta, Georgia
Communities across the Southeast are devastated by damage from the storms, especially those in Valdosta, Georgia.
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Valdosta extends curfew as over 70% of the city still without power, police say
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - The Valdosta Police Department (VPD) has announced that the curfew put in place before Hurricane ...
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President Biden lands in Valdosta ahead of tour of Hurricane Helene’s damage
After landing in Marine One, Biden greeted Valdosta Mayor Scott Matheson, Rev. Sen. Raphael Warnock Rep. Austin Scott and Rep ...
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President Biden travels to Valdosta after Helene
President Joe Biden traveled to Valdosta on Thursday to tour areas impacted by Hurricane Helene and meet with affected ...
Residents process devastation in Valdosta, Lowndes County after Helene tore through the area
Valdosta is among one of Georgia's hardest hit areas as hurricane-force winds barreled through south Georgia. Ronda Bell ...
‘This is rough’: Helene leaves significant damage to businesses, college building in Valdosta
Hurricane Helene destroyed many properties across the Big Bend and South Georgia, including Valdosta State’s Fine Arts ...
Trump tours Helene storm damage in Valdosta: 'Our hearts are with you'
Former President Donald Trump visited South Georgia on Monday to witness firsthand the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene ...
Hurricane Helene: Former Pres. Trump to visit Valdosta, provide relief supplies
The former president will visit Valdosta to survey damage in the wake of Helene and deliver remarks on Monday.
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Former President Trump to survey damage, speak in Valdosta
Former President Donald Trump has announced he will survey Helene's damage in Georgia. The Republican nominee for president ...
Hurricane Helene: Valdosta State football team relocates to Atlanta after south Georgia flooding
The Valdosta State University football team has been living and practicing in Atlanta all week due to damage from Hurricane ...