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