FEMA Ends Housing Assistance for Storm Victims

Residents in Western North Carolina are facing the abrupt termination of FEMA's Transitional Sheltering Assistance program, affecting approximately 2,000 households just as a severe snowstorm is about to hit the region. Despite an extension of the housing vouchers by one day, many families are left in limbo, with local volunteer groups expressing alarm over the lack of communication and support from FEMA. Concurrently, in Los Angeles County, disaster victims from recent wildfires are experiencing immediate denials for assistance after submitting required forms, prompting local officials to seek clarification from FEMA about the process. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell indicated that these denials often stem from pending information from insurance companies. The situation highlights ongoing frustrations with FEMA's disaster response, as victims across different regions struggle to secure adequate housing amid severe weather conditions. Many survivors are rallying for better outreach and support as they face the impending cold without stable shelter.