FEMA Awards $1 Billion in Public Assistance Funds Following Hurricane Milton
FEMA Awards $1 Billion in Public Assistance Funds Following Hurricane Milton TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – FEMA has obligated over $1 billion in Public Assistance funds to aid Florida’s recovery from Hurricane Milton. Reaching this milestone, in just over two months after the hurricane’s major disaster declaration on Oct. 11, has never been done before in Florida. This rapid response highlights the partnership with the State of Florida to aid local governments’ efforts to help communities recover. These funds include costs that the state and local jurisdictions spent on debris removal and emergency protective measures. As of Dec. 20, the state of
Above-average hurricane activity disrupted U.S. energy infrastructure in 2024
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which ran from June 1 through November 30, exhibited above-average activity with more named storms and hurricanes than usual, including several that disrupted U.S. energy infrastructure, primarily on the Gulf Coast and in the Southeast. Energy impacts from hurricanes this season were most notable in electricity markets, although Hurricanes Francine, Helene, and Rafael forced some oil and natural gas production from fields in the Gulf of Mexico to be shut in.
There is Still Time to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance After Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
There is Still Time to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance After Hurricane Helene in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – Homeowners and renters affected by Hurricane Helene in South Carolina have until 11:59 p.m., Jan. 7, 2025, to apply for federal disaster assistance. FEMA urges survivors in designated areas to apply as soon as possible. FEMA assistance may include funds for temporary housing while you are unable to live in your home, such as rental assistance or reimbursement for hotel costs; funds to support the repair or replacement of your primary home, including privately-owned access routes, such as driveways, roads, or
COLUMBIA, S.C. – A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Chester County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene.
COLUMBIA, S.C. – A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Chester County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. COLUMBIA, S.C. – A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Chester County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Chester County Gateway Conference Center3200 Commerce Drive, Suite ARichburg, SC 29729 Open Dec. 9-13, 16-20, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday Additional Disaster Recovery Centers are scheduled to open in other South Carolina counties. Click here to find centers that are already open in South Carolina. You can visit any open center
Medical/Dental Assistance Available for South Carolinians Affected by Hurricane Helene
Medical/Dental Assistance Available for South Carolinians Affected by Hurricane Helene COLUMBIA, S.C. – If you sustained an injury or illness due to Hurricane Helene, you may be eligible for medical/dental assistance from FEMA. Medical/dental assistance can help cover uninsured expenses for medical care related to the disaster-caused injury or illness. This funding can also be used to help replace medical/dental equipment, breastfeeding equipment or prescribed medicine damaged or lost due to Hurricane Helene. In addition to medical/dental assistance, FEMA offers several other types of assistance for which you may be eligible. To find out what assistance you qualify for, submit
FEMA, SBA Work Together To Assist Hurricane Helene Survivors
FEMA, SBA Work Together To Assist Hurricane Helene Survivors COLUMBIA, S.C. – FEMA’s Individual Assistance program and the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Loan program are the federal government’s two primary sources of financial assistance to help individuals and households recover and rebuild from a major disaster. In many cases, homeowners and renters find that they need assistance from both programs to support their recovery. Disaster survivors in need of an SBA loan for personal belongings, residential property damage, and business damage and disruption should not wait to apply. The SBA continues accepting new applications and preparing borrowers to receive their
One Day Left for Hurricane Helene Survivors in Va. to Apply for FEMA Assistance
One Day Left for Hurricane Helene Survivors in Va. to Apply for FEMA Assistance BRISTOL, Va.— Tomorrow is the final day for Virginians 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 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. If you use video relay service, captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for
New NOAA research predicts an increase in active Atlantic hurricane seasons
Tropical cyclones are among the most deadly and costly natural disasters that affect the United States and many other countries each year. This has led the scientific community to prioritize improving tropical cyclone prediction and the understanding of how tropical cyclone activity has changed and will change in the future. In a new study published in Science Advances, NOAA and partner researchers project an increase in the variability of Atlantic tropical cyclone activity, leading to more active and inactive hurricane seasons and less near-normal seasons. The study investigates how the frequency and accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) in the North Atlantic
Atlantic hurricane season races to finish within range of predicted number of named storms
RESOURCES The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ends on Nov. 30, showcased above-average activity, with a record-breaking ramp up following a peak-season lull. The Atlantic basin saw 18 named storms in 2024 (winds of 39 mph or greater). Eleven of those were hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or greater) and five intensified to major hurricanes (winds of 111 mph or greater). Five hurricanes made landfall in the continental U.S., with two storms making landfall as major hurricanes. The Atlantic seasonal activity fell within the predicted ranges for named storms and hurricanes issued by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center in the
Hurricane Helene Flood Insurance Payments Surpasses $1 Billion
Hurricane Helene Flood Insurance Payments Surpasses $1 Billion FEMA Encourages Florida Policyholders to Take Advantage of Extended Grace Period to Renew WASHINGTON -- The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), administered by FEMA, has paid policyholders over $1.4 billion for flood losses stemming from Hurricane Helene recovery, with over 56,000 policyholders having filed claims following the storm’s landfall. FEMA estimates Hurricane Helene could potentially result in flood insurance claims losses between $3.5-$7 billion. These estimates are FEMA’s projections as of Nov. 12, 2024 and are subject to change. The losses include flood insurance claims received from six states, with the majority of