Apply for FEMA Assistance Even If You Are Unsure You Qualify
Apply for FEMA Assistance Even If You Are Unsure You Qualify When your home has been damaged or destroyed in a disaster and you aren’t sure what your insurance will cover or if you qualify for federal help, you may put off applying for FEMA assistance. Don’t. Gather your documents and take time to complete an application. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, Jan. 7. Tennessee survivors of Tropical Storm Helene who live in Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi, and Washington counties may apply. FEMA may be able help with home repairs, rental assistance for your family – and
FEMA Issues $292 Million in N.C. Public Assistance Grants
FEMA Issues $292 Million in N.C. Public Assistance Grants FEMA has obligated more than $292 million for 47 grants to support the Tropical Storm Helene recovery in North Carolina. FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides reimbursement to local, tribal and state government agencies for the costs of emergency response, debris removal and restoration of disaster-damaged public facilities and infrastructure. The program also can reimburse certain private non-profits or houses of worship for response and recovery items. Funding for roads and bridges is distributed to the state, which reimburses the county or local government as projects are completed. The following projects were
FEMA Specialists Offer In-Person Advice on Rebuilding
FEMA Specialists Offer In-Person Advice on Rebuilding In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene, North Carolinians can benefit from free advice from FEMA experts on how to rebuild stronger and safer. FEMA mitigation specialists will be present in stores in Buncombe and Henderson counties to offer free home improvement tips and proven methods to prevent and lessen damage from future disasters. FEMA specialists will be at the following locations on the following dates and times: Home Depot (Store #3645) 127 Acton CircleAsheville NC 288068 a.m-6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9-Saturday, Dec. 14 Home Depot (Store #3625) 795 Fairview Road Asheville NC 288038
There is Still Time to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance After Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
There is Still Time to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance After Hurricane Helene in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – Homeowners and renters affected by Hurricane Helene in South Carolina have until 11:59 p.m., Jan. 7, 2025, to apply for federal disaster assistance. FEMA urges survivors in designated areas to apply as soon as possible. FEMA assistance may include funds for temporary housing while you are unable to live in your home, such as rental assistance or reimbursement for hotel costs; funds to support the repair or replacement of your primary home, including privately-owned access routes, such as driveways, roads, or
FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Advice in Cocke and Hamblen Counties
FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Advice in Cocke and Hamblen Counties If you are repairing or rebuilding your home after Tropical Storm Helene, you can get free advice from FEMA to make your home safer and stronger in Cocke and Hamblen counties Dec. 9-21. Mitigation Specialists will be on-hand to answer questions and offer home-improvement advice, along with proven methods to prevent or reduce damage from disasters. They will also offer tips and techniques on rebuilding hazard-resistant homes and provide information on flood insurance and elevating utility systems. The specialists will be available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday
One Month Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance
One Month Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance North Carolinians with disaster-related damage or loss from Tropical Storm Helene have one month to apply for federal assistance. The application deadline is Jan. 7, 2025. This applies to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina and residents of the following counties: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Forsyth, Gaston, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Iredell, Jackson, Lee, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Nash, Polk, Rowan, Rutherford, Stanly, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Union, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin and Yancey. Homeowners and renters in these areas may be eligible
FEMA Mitigation Experts Offer Rebuilding Advice in Hernando County
FEMA Mitigation Experts Offer Rebuilding Advice in Hernando County TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As Floridians rebuild, survivors of Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby can get free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms. FEMA mitigation specialists will be available to answer questions and offer free home improvement tips and proven methods to prevent and lessen damage from future disasters. This information is geared for do-it-yourself work and general contractors. Mitigation is an effort to reduce the loss of life and property damage by lessening the impact of a disaster through construction and remodeling best practices. Disaster Survivor Assistance
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Carter and Cocke Counties
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Carter and Cocke Counties Two Disaster Recovery Centers will open in Newport and Elizabethton to help Tennesseans affected by Tropical Storm Helene apply for FEMA assistance and get information and advice about community, state and federal resources. The Cocke County center will open at noon ET on Thursday, Dec. 5: Old Walmart Building593 B W. BroadwayNewport, TN 37821Opening Day Hours: noon to 7 p.m. ET Regular Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday to Saturday; closed Sunday The Carter County center will open at 10 a.m. ET on Friday, Dec. 6: Carter County Public
FEMA Needs Your Current Contact Information
FEMA Needs Your Current Contact Information After you apply for federal disaster assistance for Tropical Storm Helene, it is important that FEMA is able to contact you. Make sure that FEMA has your current contact information and be aware that phone calls from FEMA may come from unidentified numbers. If there are changes in your phone number, current address, banking or insurance information, let FEMA know as soon as possible or you may miss important telephone calls or correspondence. FEMA may need to call survivors in Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi and Washington counties to continue processing your application for
FEMA Encourages Tennesseans to Get Ready for Winter
FEMA Encourages Tennesseans to Get Ready for Winter As temperatures drop and winter approaches, FEMA suggests making sure your heating system, water heater, furnace and other electrical appliances in your home are in good working condition if you were impacted by Tropical Storm Helene. If floodwaters reached your home heating systems, be sure to have experienced repair personnel check that they are in good working order. If you are a homeowner and the storm caused damage to your essential appliances, you may be able to receive funds from FEMA to get them repaired or replaced. FEMA home repair assistance is