Deadline Extended for FEMA Applications After Hurricanes Helene and Milton in Florida
Deadline Extended for FEMA Applications After Hurricanes Helene and Milton in Florida Homeowners and renters with losses from Hurricanes Milton and Helene may be eligible for FEMA financial assistance for displacement, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other uninsured or underinsured disaster-caused expenses. Homeowners and renters are encouraged to apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by using the FEMA App. You may also apply by phone at 800-621-3362. Lines are open every day and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. For an accessible
One Week Left for Hurricane Helene Survivors in Va. to Apply for FEMA Assistance
One Week Left for Hurricane Helene Survivors in Va. to Apply for FEMA Assistance BRISTOL, Va.— Individuals and households in Bedford, Bland, Carroll, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Montgomery, Pittsylvania, Pulaski, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise and Wythe counties and cities of Galax and Radford who were affected by the Hurricane Helene have one week left to apply for FEMA assistance. Graphic Survivors can apply for FEMA assistance by: Visiting a Disaster Recovery Center Going online to DisasterAssistance.gov Downloading the FEMA mobile app Calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. The helpline is available seven days a week in most languages. If you use video relay
Helene drone flight breaks records for data collection and flying time
As Hurricane Helene developed in the Gulf of Mexico, NOAA researchers gathered critical data from the sea and sky to better understand tropical cyclones and support the National Hurricane Center forecasters. This real time data gives meteorologists a clearer picture of the storm environment and structure, reducing forecast uncertainty. Satellite imagery shows Hurricane Helene as it travels north from the Yucatan Peninsula and towards the Gulf of Mexico. Researchers from NOAA’s Atlantic Oceanographic & Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) and University of Miami Cooperative Institute for Marine & Atmospheric Studies supported a series of NOAA Hurricane Hunter missions on September 25-26, 2024.
Some NOAA NCEI websites, systems down due to Helene devastation in Asheville, NC
Updated 2:45 p.m. EDT, 10/04/24 The devastation that Hurricane Helene caused in Asheville, NC, and surrounding areas has significantly impacted operations at NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI, www.ncei.noaa.gov). A number of NCEI’s websites and systems are down, and at present, NOAA does not have a timeline for when they will be fully back up and running again. Work to restore affected sites and systems is underway. Some data products used by other websites, such as Climate.gov and Drought.gov, are also being affected. (Please note: NOAA’s weather.gov and weather forecasting products are not affected by this partial outage.) All
Aerial images of Hurricane Helene damage now online
Aerial view of a destroyed building in Asheville, North Carolina, collected by NOAA aircraft on October 5, 2024. The National Geodetic Survey (NGS) is collecting aerial damage assessment images in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Imagery is collected in specific areas by NOAA aircraft, identified by NOAA in coordination with FEMA and other state and federal partners. Collected NOAA Emergency Response Imagery is available below and new imagery will be posted as soon as it is available. View tips on how to use the imagery viewer. October 8: Areas including Burnsville, Drexel, Wilkesboro, Elkin, and Salisbury. October 7: Areas including
Crisis Counseling, Mental Health Resources for Helene Survivors
Crisis Counseling, Mental Health Resources for Helene Survivors RALEIGH, N.C. - FEMA and the state recognize the immense emotional toll disasters can have on individuals and families and is providing free resources to help Helene survivors access free crisis counseling and mental health support. In coordination with state governments, FEMA’s Crisis Counseling Program offers mental health services and training activities to help disaster survivors manage stress, cope with their experiences and connect with additional resources. These services are provided at no cost to survivors affected by the disaster and are delivered in accessible locations, including survivors’ homes, shelters, temporary living sites
Coastal Change Hazards Team Forecasted and Measured Hurricane Helene Beach Impacts
The USGS Coastal Change Hazards Portal shows potential coastal change from Hurrricane Helene. Prior to landfall on the Florida coast on September 26, 2024, the Coastal Change Hazards Team predicted that 63 percent of beaches from Horn Island, MS to Marco Island, FL were very likely to erode at the dunes’ base, 50 percent of dunes were very likely to be overwashed by storm waves, and 32 percent of dunes were expected to be very likely to be inundated (completely submerged) by surge, tide, and waves given worst-case scenario surge and timing of the storm. In addition to special forecasts
Work with FEMA to Help Tennessee Recover from Helene
Work with FEMA to Help Tennessee Recover from Helene FEMA is hiring! Join the team that helps people in need before, during and after disasters. FEMA is seeking to fill multiple positions that help Tennessee residents recover from Tropical Storm Helene. Jobs are available in Knoxville and Nashville, and candidates with diverse experiences are encouraged to apply. These temporary positions start as 120-day appointments, which may be extended based on the needs of the recovery mission. To apply for a position or see a list of open positions, visit this link: USAJOBS - Search; go to USAJobs.gov, type “FEMA” and “local hire”
Verifying Your Identity for FEMA Assistance in South Carolina After Hurricane Helene
Verifying Your Identity for FEMA Assistance in South Carolina After Hurricane Helene You do not need identification to start the application process for FEMA assistance if you were affected by Hurricane Helene. However, FEMA may need proof of identity, residence and other documentation before assistance can be paid. If FEMA is unable to verify your identity during the application process, you will be required to submit one of the following supporting documents: Documentation from the Social Security Administration, or other federal entity, containing full or last four digits of your Social Security Number. Social Security card if sent with federal
Hurricane Helene Survivors in Va. May Be Eligible for Reimbursement for Damage-Related Home Repairs
Hurricane Helene Survivors in Va. May Be Eligible for Reimbursement for Damage-Related Home Repairs BRISTOL, Va.— If you completed home repairs due to damage from Hurricane Helene in Virginia, FEMA may be able to reimburse you. Submit receipts to FEMA for home repair work not covered by insurance or other sources. FEMA may be able to reimburse impacted households in Bedford, Bland, Carroll, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Montgomery, Pittsylvania, Pulaski, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise and Wythe counties and the cities of Galax and Radford. FEMA may be able to pay for the following as part of the Individual Assistance