Residents of Bat Cave, NC manage recovery from Hurricane Helene independently due to FEMA citing "road closed" signs as a barrier.

Residents of Bat Cave, North Carolina, affected by Hurricane Helene, are managing recovery efforts independently after FEMA cited "road closed" signs as a barrier to assistance. Despite residents asserting that the roads are passable, FEMA has not inspected properties. Locals express disappointment in the agency's response, preferring to rely on community support rather than federal intervention. FEMA has allocated over $45 million for relief but remains absent from the area.

October 06, 2024
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