Asheville, Hurricane Helene and the action plan

Asheville NC amends Helene recovery plan to omit DEI
Six months after Hurricane Helene caused devastating flooding in Asheville, North Carolina, the city’s federal aid has been put on hold because their plan features a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative.
Hurricane Helene action plan ‘not acceptable’ over DEI criteria: Scott Turner
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner rejected a draft action plan on aid to Asheville, North Carolina, over its inclusion of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. More than 200 people died as a result of Hurricane Helene touching down in Florida last October,
Asheville journeys to recovery after historic Hurricane Helene
Asheville is a major tourist hub for the region and a favorite travel destination for many Atlantans. Some may wonder, is it OK to visit?
HUD Rejects Asheville, NC, Hurricane Recovery Plan Because It Targets DEI
HUD Secretary Scott Turner says Asheville's DEI portion of the recovery plan conflicts with President Donald Trump's executive orders.
Trump admin denounces Asheville's $225 million Helene recovery plan for including DEI program
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner stated that the draft action plan for the $225 million disaster recovery funds would not be approved in it's current form.
Asheville changes Helene disaster recovery plan after federal criticism of ‘DEI criteria’
The Housing and Urban Development secretary said the department will not approve any plans that aren’t compliant with President Donald Trump’s executive orders.
How DEI played a role in Hurricane Helene relief plan getting rejected
A hurricane recovery plan was rejected by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development because it contained a DEI program.
NC attorney general visits Biltmore Village, tours Helene recovery
Jackson spoke about ongoing recovery efforts and discussed his agency's duty to protect individuals and businesses from ...
Trump admin makes Asheville remove ‘DEI’ language to access hurricane relief aid
Trump portrayed himself as savior to hurricane-ravaged North Carolina. Now his HUD is playing politics with critical aid.
16,000 structures were destroyed in the L.A. fires. Here’s what the city can learn from Asheville’s Hurricane Helene recovery
Both Los Angeles and western North Carolina had housing shortages before disaster struck. Asheville's immediate response ...
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HUD rejects Asheville’s Helene recovery plan because of its DEI targets
“However, Asheville’s draft action plan ... to end “all discriminatory programs.” North Carolina was devastated by Hurricane Helene. The storm left an estimated $59.6 billion in damages ...
Liberal North Carolina city's DEI plan for hurricane relief shut down by HUD secretary
Secretary of Department of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner shut down an Asheville, North Carolina, Hurricane ...
SoCon tournament honors heroes of Hurricane Helene recovery in Asheville
Some of WNC's aspiring basketball stars and Helene heroes were showcased in downtown Asheville as part of the 2025 Ingles ...
Watch: North Carolina town hall sees heated exchange between crowd and Rep. Chuck Edward over Trump policies
US Rep. Chuck Edwards faced a confrontational crowd in Asheville, North Carolina, with attendees protesting Trump ...
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Must-Do South: Asheville, North Carolina
When Hurricane Helene carved a path across the Southeast last September, it left what may be its deepest marks in western ...