Temporary housing for hurricane survivors is being terminated by FEMA, leaving them to face snowstorm and freezing temperatures.

The role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in aiding Western North Carolina residents with disaster recovery following Hurricane Helene is unclear.

On Saturday, FEMA plans to end temporary housing assistance for approximately 2,000 North Carolina residents, despite the impending snowstorm and sub-20 degree temperatures in the Appalachian Mountain region.

The deadline for the housing program was originally set for Friday, but FEMA extended it to Saturday.

"Ryan McClymonds, founder of Operation Boots on the Ground in WNC and Eastern Tennessee, shared with Planet Chronicle Digital on Friday that he is conversing with several individuals who are losing their FEMA vouchers. These individuals are worried about having no place to stay for their families after today. However, it was discovered last night that FEMA has extended the deadline by a whole 24 hours."

In WNC, thousands of Hurricane Helene survivors are being provided with hotel rooms through FEMA's Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program.

Some families staying in hotels or motels were informed by FEMA on Jan. 3 that they are no longer eligible for the program. This was due to one of three reasons: an inspection revealed their home is now habitable, they declined an inspection, or FEMA was unable to contact them to update their housing needs.

The number of households eligible to stay in FEMA-sponsored hotel or motel rooms past Saturday has increased from 2,100 to 3,600, as reported by WLOS on Thursday.

On Saturday, approximately 2,000 households will still need to vacate their hotel rooms. Eligibility is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. FEMA informs survivors of their eligibility ending seven days before their checkout date.

The agency is shutting down disaster recovery centers in the area until Monday because of winter weather.

"This is unfair and arguably criminal." — Karoline Leavitt, Trump spokeswoman and incoming White House press secretary

"According to Karoline Leavitt, the Trump spokeswoman and incoming White House press secretary, Biden and Mayorkas drained FEMA's funds to house illegal immigrants, leaving American citizens who lost their homes in Hurricane Helene without adequate assistance. Leavitt called this action "unfair and arguably criminal." She added that President Trump will soon return to put Americans first again."

Since Helene hit in late September 2024, FEMA has housed 13,000 families displaced by the storm in hotels. Currently, 5,600 households are staying in hotels, according to the agency.

"We are told to expect power outages and possibly water outages. Yeah, I'm not thrilled about that." — Asha Wild

"Asha Wild, a Swannanoa-area resident, received a severe weather notification on her phone yesterday, which informed her of possible power and water outages. She expressed her displeasure with the situation, especially given the cold weather."

In North Carolina, 104 people lost their lives when Helene caused flooding that destroyed areas of their hometown and dozens of others in the mountains, resulting in the loss of Wild's house.

Despite the resilience of power grids and other critical infrastructure in some areas following Helene, residents remain concerned about the possibility of being left without power, water, gas, and food again. Volunteers in Western North Carolina and across the state have been providing aid for months, while generous donors across the country have provided campers for housing and storage.

In the area, various donation drives are lined up with long lines of vehicles seeking propane and other essentials.

WATCH: Volunteers in North Carolina donate propane to those impacted by Helene

Since the storm hit, Bumgarner Oil has given away 22,000 gallons of product and hosted six propane drives, where people can bring empty propane cylinders to designated locations and have them filled up for free.

"Bumgarner stated that people in tents and temporary shelters are at risk when exposed to cold temperatures. He emphasized the importance of providing warmth to those in need, which is what they are trying to achieve."

WATCH: Drivers line up for propane

She asked her friend, who works at a local grocery store she's been visiting for 18 years, about how things were going.

Wild said, "I could tell he was cleaned out when he said, 'Yeah, people are kind of losing their minds.'"

Since Hurricane Helene hit WNC, Steve Antle, a retired Asheville police officer, has been in touch with Planet Chronicle Digital. He stated that while some areas are recovering well, others are "stuck in time." Even affluent neighborhoods still have debris and fallen trees, he added.

Since the hurricane, Antle has collaborated with others to purchase and distribute thousands of dollars worth of essential supplies across Fairview and neighboring towns.

Some residents remain in tents or campers due to their reluctance to vacate their property, while others are still without heat and electricity, according to him.

"I have given up trying to figure out anything about how this administration and FEMA operate." — Steve Antle

"Antle stated that he is unsure about the agency's thought process, and he believes it could be due to government incompetence, which is a better alternative. However, he hates to think that."

Since September, McClymonds of Operation Boots on the Ground has been helping people and became emotional while describing them.

"He said, "Remember them," as he shared his experiences in the military. Seeing the lack of response and help here was heartbreaking. He had prayed with countless people and held many family members who had lost loved ones due to the storm. They had worked tirelessly alongside family members who had lost everything. And now, they were exhausted and needed help."

It is crucial for storm survivors to maintain contact with FEMA and submit regular updates on their status. For those with eligibility inquiries, the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-3362 is available.