Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Cherokee County
Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Cherokee County COLUMBIA, S.C. – A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Cherokee County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Cherokee County Cherokee County Emergency Management213 Alma St.Gaffney, SC 29340 Open Jan. 3-4, 6-7, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Closed Sunday, Jan. 5. FEMA is encouraging South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is Jan. 28. Click here to find centers that are already open in South Carolina. To find all other center locations, including
Disaster Recovery Centers in Aiken, Greenwood Counties Adjusting Operation Hours
Disaster Recovery Centers in Aiken, Greenwood Counties Adjusting Operation Hours COLUMBIA, S.C. –The Disaster Recovery Centers in Aiken and Greenwood counties have adjusted the operating hours. The two Disaster Recovery Centers will be open Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and closed on Sundays. DRC in Aiken County, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 17519 Atomic Road, Aiken, SC 29803 This center will be operating through Jan. 7. DRC in Greenwood County, United Way of Lakelands, 929 Phoenix St., Greenwood, SC 29646 This center will be operating through Jan. 31. FEMA is encouraging South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene
Deadline for Georgia Survivors to Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance after Hurricane Helene Approaching
Deadline for Georgia Survivors to Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance after Hurricane Helene Approaching ATLANTA – Georgians who lost income due to Hurricane Helene have more time to apply for assistance. The Georgia Department of Labor has extended the Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) deadline from January 7, 2025 to February 7, 2025. Georgians in Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Bryan, Bulloch, Burke, Butts, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Columbia, Cook, Dodge, Echols, Effingham, Elbert, Emanuel, Evans, Fulton, Glascock, Glynn, Hancock, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Lanier, Laurens, Liberty, Lincoln, Long, Lowndes, McDuffie, McIntosh, Montgomery
Disaster Assistance for West Virginia Survivors of Tropical Storm Helene Tops $1 Million
Disaster Assistance for West Virginia Survivors of Tropical Storm Helene Tops $1 Million CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than $1 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for homeowners and renters in Mercer County, W.Va., following the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene. “Reaching this milestone is a real testament to the work of Mercer County’s emergency management and community organizations in partnership with West Virginia Emergency Management Division,” FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Georgeta Dragoiu said. “FEMA is proud to be working closely with our partners in getting assistance to the people who need it most. And it’s not too late –
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Native Village of Kipnuk
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Native Village of Kipnuk WASHINGTON –– FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the Native Village of Kipnuk to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from Aug. 16-18, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is available to eligible tribal and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms and flooding in the Native Village of Kipnuk. Federal funding is also available on a
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oregon
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oregon WASHINGTON –– FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Oregon to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires from July 10 to Aug. 23, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal, and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by wildfires in Gilliam, Grant, Umatilla, Wasco and Wheeler counties. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding from Nov. 3-9, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding in Carter, Crawford, Dent, Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Phelps, Pulaski, Reynolds, Shannon, Texas, Washington and Wright
FEMA Extends Deadline to Apply for N.C. Disaster Assistance
FEMA Extends Deadline to Apply for N.C. Disaster Assistance Hickory, NC – At the request of Governor Cooper, North Carolina Tropical Storm Helene survivors now have until Feb. 6, 2025, to apply for assistance with FEMA. Survivors who have insurance are encouraged to file a claim for disaster-caused damage before they apply for FEMA help. You do not need to wait for your insurance settlement to apply. FEMA may provide financial assistance to eligible survivors who have uninsured or underinsured disaster-caused damage or loss. Homeowners and renters in Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland
Ten Things to Know About Federal Disaster Assistance
Ten Things to Know About Federal Disaster Assistance Atlanta – Federal assistance can help Georgians recover from Tropical Storm Debby, (damage Aug. 4—20), and Hurricane Helene, (damage Sept. 24—Oct. 30, 2024). Here are 10 facts to know about the help that may be available to you: 1. You won’t be taking money away from someone else by applying. FEMA will distribute funds to every eligible applicant regardless of how many people apply. 2. FEMA assistance is available to eligible homeowners and renters, including owners and renters of mobile homes. 3. Eligible homeowners and renters will receive FEMA assistance as grants that do not have to be
W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center Relocates to Princeton on Thursday, Jan. 2
W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center Relocates to Princeton on Thursday, Jan. 2 CHARLESTON, W.Va.– The Mercer County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Bluefield, W.Va. will be closing on Monday, Dec. 30 at 5 p.m. and relocating to Princeton, W.Va. The Princeton DRC will open at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2. DRCs will be closed on Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day. The Mercer County Disaster Recovery Center locations and hours the next two weeks are as follows: Bluefield Disaster Recovery Center Maple View Church of Christ 194 Robins Rest Rd. Bluefield, WV 24701 Hours of operation: Monday, Dec. 30: