FEMA Faces Criticism Over Ending Temporary Housing for Hurricane Survivors During Severe Winter Weather
Thousands in North Carolina are left in uncertainty as FEMA winds down its shelter program while a winter storm brings freezing temperatures to the region.
- FEMA's Transitional Sheltering Assistance program, which housed Hurricane Helene survivors, is set to end for many residents on January 11, leaving them without shelter during a severe winter storm.
- North Carolina Governor Josh Stein secured a brief extension of the program through January 14 but continues to push for additional federal support to address the housing crisis.
- Approximately 2,000 households are losing FEMA support, while 3,600 households remain eligible for extended assistance determined on a case-by-case basis.
- Critics, including Senator Thom Tillis, have condemned FEMA's response, citing slow progress in providing permanent housing solutions and calling for greater accountability from the agency.
- Volunteers and local organizations have stepped in to provide critical support, including propane and temporary shelter, as many residents still face power outages and fragile infrastructure months after the hurricane.
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