Natural Disaster

How A Western North Carolina Public Radio Station Covered Helene

Inside Appalachia Host Mason Adams reached out to Blue Ridge Public Radio News Director Laura Lee to learn how the station operated through Hurricane Helene — while also covering the storm and its aftermath.

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After Hurricane Helene, Morgan County Bolsters Local Emergency Prep

The devastation of Hurricane Helene has led emergency response officials and advocates in Morgan County to bolster emergency preparedness efforts for the public.

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Workers Affected By April Storms Now Eligible For Unemployment Benefits

The Disaster Unemployment Assistance program is accepting applications from residents whose employment was affected by severe weather incidents in April that spanned West Virginia.

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FEMA Declares April Storms Major Disaster, Opening W.Va. To Federal Funds

Flooding, landslides and tornadoes swept West Virginia in April. FEMA has declared the events a major disaster, allowing residents to apply for federal aid for damages.

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