Eastern Tennessee Communities Awarded $2 Million for Helene Costs
Eastern Tennessee Communities Awarded $2 Million for Helene Costs The state of Tennessee and FEMA have awarded nearly $2 million for emergency and permanent work to repair bridges, restore utilities, remove debris and take measures to protect 14 Eastern Tennessee counties affected by Tropical Storm Helene. The major presidential declaration designated Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi and Washington counties for FEMA Public Assistance, a program that helps communities as they respond to declared disasters or emergencies. In Cocke County, the City of Newport cleared more than 4,726 cubic yards of sand, soil and mud
Georgia Survivors Have Received More Than $549 Million for Helene Recovery
Georgia Survivors Have Received More Than $549 Million for Helene Recovery As of May 5, more than $549 million in federal assistance and low-interest loans has gone out to Hurricane Helene survivors in Georgia Eight months after the devastating storm, families and individuals have received money for basic repairs to their homes, rental assistance, sheltering in hotels, funds for replacement of essential personal property, money for serious needs, disaster case management, and other assistance. This assistance has been provided to more than 399,300 households in Georgia. “We are thankful for the partnership and collaboration with FEMA and the SBA," stated Director Josh Lamb of GEMA/HS, "which has allowed Georgians adversely impacted by Hurricane Helene, to receive over $549 Million in funding to assist in the rebuilding of their lives." Here are some ways that FEMA, SBA and other federal agencies are working with the state of Georgia and local communities to provide support: FEMA approved more than$364
The Costs of Responding to Tropical Storm Helene in North Carolina
The Costs of Responding to Tropical Storm Helene in North Carolina HICKORY, N.C. – Debris removal. Restoration of utilities. Emergency repairs to public bridges and water systems. Overtime costs for emergency personnel. Evacuation support. Transportation of supplies for the public. These are some of the costs the state of North Carolina and communities in Western North Carolina experienced for emergency response to Tropical Storm Helene. FEMA is reimbursing most of those costs through its Public Assistance Program. More than 2,300 projects have been submitted to Public Assistance and are in process. “The state and FEMA continue to work together to provide
Unicoi County’s Ballad Health Hospital Awarded $9.8 Million to Rebuild After Helene Flooding
Unicoi County’s Ballad Health Hospital Awarded $9.8 Million to Rebuild After Helene Flooding The State of Tennessee and FEMA have approved $9.8 million to replace Ballad Health’s hospital in rural Erwin which was destroyed when Tropical Storm Helene swept across Eastern Tennessee in late September. The 10 in-patient bed hospital, which sits along the banks of the Nolichucky River in the southern Appalachian mountains, has been serving the local community and surrounding agricultural area since 1953. Over the years, it has expanded and modernized, offering bone density testing, echocardiography, the latest diagnostic imaging technology and a sleep medicine lab. The
Carter County Awarded $10.77 Million for Bridges Destroyed by Helene
Carter County Awarded $10.77 Million for Bridges Destroyed by Helene The State of Tennessee and FEMA have approved $10.77 million for emergency measures and the restoration of two Carter County bridges that cross the Elk River in Elizabethton. Both were destroyed when Tropical Storm Helene swept across Eastern Tennessee in late September. The two-lane bridges, both built in 1957, are each 230-foot-long and located about a mile apart along the winding Elk River. Known as the Poga Bridge, they were washed away by Helene’s floodwaters and will be restored with funding from FEMA’s Public Assistance program. The bridge replacement projects
FEMA Extends Application Deadline for North Carolinians Affected by Tropical Storm Helene
FEMA Extends Application Deadline for North Carolinians Affected by Tropical Storm Helene HICKORY, N.C. – At the request of the state of North Carolina, Tropical Storm Helene survivors now have until March 8, 2025, to apply for assistance with FEMA. With the extended deadline, FEMA still strongly urges survivors to apply as soon as possible. After the deadline of March 8, you may still submit documents, update your contact information and stay in contact with FEMA regarding your application, but you must apply before the deadline. FEMA assistance may include funds for temporary housing such as rental assistance or reimbursement
Today Is Final Day To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
Today Is Final Day To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – FEMA is encouraging South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. ET, Jan 28. If you sustained losses or damage from Hurricane Helene, you should register for assistance even if you have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled. Homeowners and renters in Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood
2 Days Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
2 Days Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – FEMA is encouraging South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is Jan. 28, just two days away. If you sustained losses or damage from Hurricane Helene, you should register for assistance even if you have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled. Homeowners and renters in Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood
1 Day Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
1 Day Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – FEMA is encouraging South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is Jan. 28, just one day away. If you sustained losses or damage from Hurricane Helene, you should register for assistance even if you have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled. Homeowners and renters in Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood
3 Days Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
3 Days Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – FEMA is encouraging South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is Jan. 28, just three days away. If you sustained losses or damage from Hurricane Helene, you should register for assistance even if you have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled. Homeowners and renters in Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood