Buncombe County now has a dedicated Helene Recovery Officer who will oversee disaster relief projects: Kevin Madsen.

According to FEMA, 40% of small and mid-sized businesses never reopen after a disaster. For those that do, the road back is ...

One year later, L.A. wildfire survivors say insurance delays and city failures are stalling their return home.

In Buncombe County, Madsen is focusing on rebuilding communities, mitigating landslide risks, addressing food security and ...

This story is part of The Disaster Economy, a Grist series exploring the often chaotic, lucrative world of disaster response and recovery. It is published with support from the CO2 Foundation. Every ...

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