Leaders of the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) said that their organization and partner federal agencies are preparing for a multi-year recovery effort after Helene.
“FEMA and many of our partners will remain there for many years to come,” said Frank Matranga, director of FEMA’s individual assistance program, during a media call on Oct. 1.
“By working together, we can strengthen our resources, better understand the needs of those who most need help, and use our combined expertise to help get families back home again.”
Matranga was joined by representatives of several federal and private recovery partners, including the Department of Agriculture and the American Red Cross….