FEMA Encourages Hurricane Helene Survivors to Check Your Furnace and Appliances as Winter Comes
FEMA Encourages Hurricane Helene Survivors to Check Your Furnace and Appliances as Winter Comes BRISTOL, Va.— Winter is on its way to the Blue Ridge Mountains. As temperatures continue to drop, take this time to check your heating system, water heater, furnace, and other electrical appliances that might have been damaged by Hurricane Helene. If your appliance isn’t working and isn’t covered by your insurance, you may be eligible to receive help from FEMA to repair or even replace it. To apply for FEMA assistance, go online to www.DisasterAssistance.gov, call 800-621-3362, or use the FEMA App on your phone. If
FEMA Projects up to $3.5 to $7 Billion in Hurricane Helene Flood Insurance Claim Payments
FEMA Projects up to $3.5 to $7 Billion in Hurricane Helene Flood Insurance Claim Payments WASHINGTON – As of Nov. 7, more than 55,000 flood loss claims have been reported to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) from Hurricane Helene. The program has paid approximately $830 million in claim payments to policyholders. FEMA has projected Hurricane Helene could potentially generate National Flood Insurance Program claims losses between $3.5 to $7 billion (initial estimate), including loss adjustment expenses. The losses include flood insurance claims received from six states, with the majority of claims coming from Florida. The agency based the initial estimate on
FEMA Encourages Helene Survivors in Va. to Apply for Disaster Assistance; More Than $10 Million Has Been Approved to Date
FEMA Encourages Helene Survivors in Va. to Apply for Disaster Assistance; More Than $10 Million Has Been Approved to Date BRISTOL, Va.— More than $10 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for over 3,549 households in Virginia following the impacts of Hurricane Helene. This milestone is accompanied by other important moments in disaster assistance and recovery. "Our focus during the Hurricane Helene recovery in Southwest Virginia will always be helping the survivors rebuild their lives," said State Coordinator of Emergency Management Shawn Talmadge. "We will continue to work diligently in assisting survivors with both the Individual and Public Assistance programs as