Hear from survivors of hurricanes Helene and Milton about how they were impacted from the storms and turned to FEMA to get assistance. Learn more about the response to Hurricane Helene across all federal agencies on USA.gov.

2 days ago · 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 11:59 p.m. ET, Jan 28. If you sustained losses or damage from Hurricane Helene, you should register for assistance even if you have insurance.

Oct 4, 2024 · People who applied for and received FEMA assistance for Hurricane Debby that occurred in August can still apply and receive assistance for damage from Hurricane Helene if their primary home is located in one of the declared counties.

Jan 7, 2025 · Get the latest Hurricane Helene information from FEMA, including post-storm safety tips, information on how to donate or volunteer to help survivors, and links to local information for those in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.

Oct 3, 2024 · Hurricane Helene Recovery: Brief Overview of FEMA Programs and Resources Updated October 3, 2024 Introduction Before midnight on September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 major hurricane in northwestern Florida in the Big Bend area of the Gulf Coast, later bringing heavy rain and floods to

Oct 5, 2024 · With Helene hitting during the homestretch of an election year, the agency has been criticized by some residents and politicians, like Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who have questioned its response and are spreading false information that its funding is going to migrants or foreign wars.

Oct 22, 2024 · If you were affected by Hurricane Helene, FEMA urges you to apply for disaster assistance without hesitation, as it will not affect other federal benefits you may receive.

Oct 3, 2024 · More than 5,000 federal employees are responding to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, as Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas warns the Federal Emergency Management Agency will run short on funding this disaster season.

Sep 29, 2024 · As Hurricane Helene’s impact continues to be felt, the states are turning to FEMA, the agency responsible for the federal response to hurricanes, to ask whether or not it has what it needs to deal...

11 hours ago · Georgians impacted by Hurricane Helene can request assistance online here or by calling 1-800-621-3362. Applications can also be submitted in person at a Disaster Recovery Center.