North Carolina: FEMA Continues to Work with Helene Survivors for Transitional Sheltering Assistance Eligibility
North Carolina: FEMA Continues to Work with Helene Survivors for Transitional Sheltering Assistance Eligibility HICKORY, N.C. – This weekend, FEMA began contacting Tropical Storm Helene survivors who are staying in hotel rooms paid for by FEMA to ensure their continued need for the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program. The short-term sheltering program pays for hotel rooms for homeowners and renters displaced by Helene while they find permanent housing solutions or make repairs to their homes. To date, almost 13,000 Western North Carolina survivor households have used the program. A key part of the program’s management are eligibility reviews. These reviews occur every
FEMA Posts Public Notice for Kentucky Counties Affected by Helene
FEMA Posts Public Notice for Kentucky Counties Affected by Helene BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A public notice has been posted that describes FEMA’s proposed funding for Kentucky remnants of Hurricane Helene work projects that may adversely affect historic properties, floodplains or wetlands, or may result in continuing vulnerability of these areas to flood damage. By law, FEMA is required to announce its intent to provide federal assistance and grant opportunities under its Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant programs after the November 26, 2024, major disaster declaration for Kentucky remnants of Hurricane Helene. The public notice is posted on FEMA’s disaster
FEMA Remains in Tennessee to Help Tropical Storm Helene Survivors
FEMA Remains in Tennessee to Help Tropical Storm Helene Survivors FEMA is still on the ground helping survivors from Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi and Washington counties recover from Tropical Storm Helene. Document Processing Centers are open in Carter, Johnson and Unicoi counties. Survivors can visit a center to turn in documents and follow up on applications and appeals. No new applications will be taken without a qualifying reason. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, closed weekends and for severe weather. Locations: Carter County: Carter County Public Library, 201 N. Sycamore St., Elizabethton Johnson County:
3 Weeks Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
3 Weeks Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – If you have sustained damage or losses due to Hurricane Helene in South Carolina, it is important to act quickly, as the deadline to apply for federal assistance is approaching. While the deadline has been extended to Jan. 28, there are only three weeks remaining to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA still strongly urges survivors to apply as soon as possible, even with the extended deadline. After Jan. 28, you may still be able to submit documents, update your contact information and
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
FEMA Extends Application Deadline for South Carolinians Affected by Hurricane Helene
FEMA Extends Application Deadline for South Carolinians Affected by Hurricane Helene COLUMBIA, S.C. – At the request of the state of South Carolina, homeowners and renters affected by Hurricane Helene in South Carolina now have until Jan. 28, 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 Jan. 28, 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 while you are
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 –
One Week Left for Floridians to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Hurricanes Milton and Helene
One Week Left for Floridians to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Hurricanes Milton and Helene TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Floridians who sustained loss from Hurricanes Milton or Helene have one week remaining to apply for federal assistance. The deadline is Jan. 7, 2025. If you applied for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Helene and have additional damage from Hurricane Milton, you will need to apply separately for Milton and provide the dates of your most recent damage. 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
1 Week Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
1 Week 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. 7, 2025, now just one week 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
Helene Disaster Recovery Centers to Temporarily Close Dec. 23 for Holiday
Helene Disaster Recovery Centers to Temporarily Close Dec. 23 for Holiday Hickory, NC – In partnership with the state and local governments, 12 disaster recovery centers in Ashe, Avery, Burke, Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania and Watauga counties will close at 6 p.m. on Dec. 23 for the holiday. The centers will reopen at 8 a.m. on Dec. 27. All centers will also be closed for New Year’s Day and reopen at 8 a.m. on Jan. 2, 2025. To see the location of your nearest recovery center visit the DRC locator at fema.gov/drc. It is not necessary to go