Undocumented families in Southeast face deportation fears, blocking FEMA aid during disasters like Hurricane Helene.

Undocumented families in southeastern states face significant challenges during climate-related disasters like Hurricane Helene, often staying in their homes during evacuations due to fear of deportation. Without access to FEMA's cash aid, these families rely on non-cash emergency aid and support from local nonprofits. The Pew Research Center estimates nearly 2 million undocumented people live in these states, where they cannot obtain state IDs, further complicating their access to essential services during disasters.

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