Hurricane aftermath Coverage

How to get help, stay safe and protect your sanity after a devastating hurricane

Here's how hurricane victims can stay safe, get help and take the first steps toward recovery.

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'Reinventing a wheel': Little movement to address federal process that delays hurricane recovery money

Congress approved $543 million in 2018 to rebuild homes flooded by Hurricane Florence. Detailed rules for spending the money weren't finished until 2020, delaying projects.

Travis Fain, WRAL state government reporter

Lawmakers still not satisfied with pace of hurricane relief

Some progress is being made for families who've waited years to go home after Hurricanes Matthew and Florence.

Progress and frustration: NC homeowners wait to go home after hurricanes Matthew and Florence

For years, thousands of North Carolina residents have waited for ReBuild NC to rebuild their homes damaged by hurricanes.

After 6 years in FEMA trailers, hotels, some see hope to rebuild after NC hurricanes

For years, several North Carolina residents have waited for ReBuild NC to rebuild their homes damaged by hurricanes.

Cristin Severance, WRAL investigative reporter/ documentary producer

New leader added to state agency in charge of hurricane help

A shakeup in leadership at the state agency in charge of helping hurricane Florence and Matthew victims get back into their homes.

State adds new leader at agency in charge of hurricane help

A shakeup in leadership at the state agency in charge of helping hurricane Florence and Matthew victims get back into their homes.

Cristin Severance, WRAL investigative reporter/documentary producer

NC communities still recovering from hurricanes feel forgotten as state turns attention to future storm preparations

The state received a more $202 million Community Development Block Grant that must be used toward mitigation efforts for future storms.

Ali Ingersoll, WRAL Investigative Data Journalist

'You've failed:' Lawmakers, families question why hurricane relief is taking so long

State lawmakers on Wednesday grilled the leaders of the state's disaster recovery program about why residents who suffered hurricane damage are still waiting for relief.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol bureau chief, and Cristin Severance, WRAL investigative reporter/documentary producer

Lawmakers lash out about years-long delays to hurricane relief program

Lawmakers asked for the resignation of the director of Rebuild NC, tasked with getting people back into their homes after hurricane damage.

Lawmakers question why NC residents are still without homes after hurricanes

A joint legislative committee of the NC General Assembly holds a hearing to discuss ReBuild NC, a state financial program meant to help low-income homeowners recover from detrimental hurricanes, and the delays that mean some people are still living in hotels years later.

Robeson County rebuilding effort successful while other areas struggle years after Hurricane Matthew, Florence

Records show Robeson County took $9.4 million in grant money after Matthew and repaired or replaced 296 homes, reaching 93% of its target.

WRAL Investigates: While state hurricane recovery for homeowners is stuck in the mud, one county got it right

Hundreds of millions of dollars have poured into North Carolina to help homeowners recover from the one-two punch from Hurricanes Matthew and Florence.

Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter

WRAL Doc: Aftermath: North Carolina hurricane victims left behind

Thousands of hurricane victims are still waiting to go home. Many of them are stuck in motels with no access to any of their belongings. All of these North Carolinians signed up for a state program called "ReBuild NC" meant to help low-income homeowners recover from the effects of the storm.

Years after hurricanes left their homes unlivable, NC residents wait for relief

It's been six years since Hurricane Matthew hit North Carolina and four years since Hurricane Florence caused catastrophic flooding and damage across the state.

Aftermath: North Carolina hurricane victims still feel left behind years later

WRAL Documentary investigates why victims of Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Florence are still waiting to go home.

WRAL Documentary

Daytona to Deerfield: Waves surge, streets succumb to Hurricane Nicole

Nicole hit Florida with Category 1 strength, washing away beaches and flooding streets.

Rebuild or retreat? Hurricane Ian aftermath raises questions about coastal development

As rebuilding continues in the path of Hurricane Ian's destruction, tough questions come up about the vulnerability of coastal development.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL climate change reporter

After Hurricane Ian people are faced with the question: Rebuild or retreat?

Hurricane Ian is one of the costliest storms to ever hit the U.S. ... with nearly $70 billion in insured losses from Florida to the Carolinas. As rebuilding continues, there are tough questions about the vulnerability of coastal development.

Fact check: Did Harris say Hurricane Ian relief would be based on 'skin color?'

On a Sunday show, Florida Sen. Rick Scott claimed that Vice President Kamala Harris said about Hurricane Ian that "if you have a different skin color, you're going to get relief faster." PolitiFact checks Scott's claim.

Jeff Cercone, PolitiFact reporter

The most powerful hurricane in North Carolina: The history and aftermath of the largest hurricane in NC history

What was the most powerful hurricane to hit North Carolina? Hold on to your bread and milk, Hurricane Hazel was HUGE!

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Homeowners wait for long-promised state hurricane relief

It's been three years since Hurricane Florence and five years since Hurricane Matthew - both of which wreaked havoc in North Carolina, damaging or destroying homes and disrupting lives. Those whose homes were most severely damaged are in some cases still rebuilding. Others remain in limbo, waiting for promised assistance from the state.

Mark Hibbs, Coastal Review

How to prepare for a flood: Flooding lessons learned from Florence

A North Carolina woman shares the lessons she learned from when Florence flooded her home, destroying 75% of her belongings.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/5 On Your Side reporter

Baptists on Mission open disaster rebuild center on anniversary of Hurricane Florence

The Baptists on Mission opened a disaster rebuild assistance center in Rose Hill on Monday, the second anniversary of the landfall of Hurricane Florence in the area.

NC man drives truck 'Goliath' through storm to help with Hurricane Laura water rescues

The Red Cross of Eastern North Carolina said 16 volunteers are involved in their Hurricane Lauren response. Some will travel to the impacted area for two weeks -- or more, if the devastation is bad enough. Others will provide virtual assistance in logistics and expertise.

Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter