The Costs of Responding to Tropical Storm Helene in North Carolina
The Costs of Responding to Tropical Storm Helene in North Carolina HICKORY, N.C. – Debris removal. Restoration of utilities. Emergency repairs to public bridges and water systems. Overtime costs for emergency personnel. Evacuation support. Transportation of supplies for the public. These are some of the costs the state of North Carolina and communities in Western North Carolina experienced for emergency response to Tropical Storm Helene. FEMA is reimbursing most of those costs through its Public Assistance Program. More than 2,300 projects have been submitted to Public Assistance and are in process. “The state and FEMA continue to work together to provide
FEMA Extends Application Deadline for North Carolinians Affected by Tropical Storm Helene
FEMA Extends Application Deadline for North Carolinians Affected by Tropical Storm Helene HICKORY, N.C. – At the request of the state of North Carolina, Tropical Storm Helene survivors now have until March 8, 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 March 8, 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 such as rental assistance or reimbursement
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:
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 –