“Hazard mitigation funding is FEMA’s way of providing an incentive to state and local governments to rebuild smarter, stronger, and with an eye toward the next disaster that may strike,” said FEMA ...

The president issued an executive order Friday launching a year-long review of the agency’s recent disaster responses.

The program — known as TSA — is slated to run in WNC until March 28, roughly 180 days after Helene hit the region ... check out on 1/25. Eligibility reviews will continue every 2 weeks until the end ...