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FEMA Assistance for Georgians is Available in a Variety of Languages

FEMA Assistance for Georgians is Available in a Variety of Languages Don't let language be a barrier for FEMA assistance. Regardless of language or accessibility needs, FEMA is available to assist Georgians with their applications. Non-English speakers can receive help with their application. in their language. Additionally, assistive communication tools are available for those who require them. Interpreters in a variety of languages are available to people who call the FEMA Helpline. Multilingual phone operators are available to answer questions from non-English speaking survivors about their applications for disaster aid. When calling the helpline at 800-621-3362, callers should choose Option 2
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Two Days Left for Georgians to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance

Two Days Left for Georgians to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance The deadline is quickly approaching for Georgia survivors of Tropical Storm Debby (Aug. 4—20. 2024) and Hurricane Helene (Sept. 24—Oct. 30, 2024) in the counties designated for Individual Assistance to apply federal assistance. The application period to apply for federal disaster assistance ends in two days, on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. Counties approved for assistance for Hurricane Helene are: 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
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Georgians Have Two Weeks Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance; Deadline is Feb. 7, 2025

Georgians Have Two Weeks Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance; Deadline is Feb. 7, 2025 Georgia survivors of Tropical Storm Debby (Aug. 4—20. 2024) and Hurricane Helene (Sept. 24—Oct. 30, 2024) in the counties designated for Individual Assistance have just two weeks left to apply for FEMA assistance. The application period for federal disaster assistance ends on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. Counties approved for assistance for Hurricane Helene are: 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
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Georgians Can Get Help Resolving Issues Using Free Disaster Legal Services

Georgians Can Get Help Resolving Issues Using Free Disaster Legal Services Free legal counseling, assistance and/or referrals are available for Georgia residents in designated counties as they recover from Tropical Storm Debby, (damage Aug. 4–20, 2024) and Hurricane Helene  (damage Sept. 24—Oct. 30, 2024). People do not need to apply for FEMA Assistance to receive Disaster Legal Services.  Georgia residents can use this service to receive confidential, free legal assistance due to the disasters, who do not have the means to secure adequate legal services. Services typically provided include: Assistance with securing FEMA and other government benefits available to disaster survivors Assistance
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Georgians Have One Month Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance Deadline

Georgians Have One Month Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance Deadline ATLANTA – Georgia survivors of Tropical Storm Debby (Aug. 4—20. 2024) and Hurricane Helene (Sept. 24—Oct. 30, 2024) in the counties designated for Individual Assistance have just one month left to apply for FEMA assistance. The application period for federal disaster assistance ends on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. If you had storm-related expenses and live in one of the listed counties, you are encouraged to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA assistance can provide grants for temporary housing, home repairs and other disaster-related needs. Georgians can apply at DisasterAssistance.gov.
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FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips to Georgians in Coffee and Effingham Counties

FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips to Georgians in Coffee and Effingham Counties ATLANTA -- If you are making repairs to your home after Tropical Storm Debby (Aug. 4--20) or Hurricane Helene (Sept. 24—Oct. 20), you can get tips from FEMA to make your home safer and stronger at Lowe’s in Douglas (Coffee County) and Rincon (Effingham County). FEMA Mitigation Specialists are available to answer questions and offer home-improvement tips along with proven methods to prevent or reduce damage from future disasters. They will also offer tips and techniques on rebuilding hazard-resistant homes.  Mitigation is an effort to reduce the loss of
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FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips to Georgians in Savannah and Valdosta

FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips to Georgians in Savannah and Valdosta ATLANTA -- If you are making repairs to your home after Tropical Storm Debby or Hurricane Helene, you can get tips from FEMA to make your home safer and stronger at Lowe’s in Savannah and Valdosta. FEMA Mitigation Specialists are available to answer questions and offer home-improvement tips along with proven methods to prevent or reduce damage from future disasters. They will also offer tips and techniques on rebuilding hazard-resistant homes.  Mitigation is an effort to reduce the loss of life and property damage by lessening the impact of a
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FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips to Georgians in Augusta

FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips to Georgians in Augusta ATLANTA -- If you are making repairs to your home after Tropical Storm Debby or Hurricane Helene, you can get tips from FEMA to make your home safer and stronger. FEMA Mitigation Specialists will be available to answer questions and offer home-improvement tips along with proven methods to prevent or reduce damage from future disasters. They will also offer tips and techniques on rebuilding hazard-resistant homes.  Mitigation is an effort to reduce the loss of life and property damage by lessening the impact of a disaster. The FEMA specialists will be available