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.

1 day 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.

Oct 11, 2024 · Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts. FEMA has approved $408 million in federal disaster assistance for Hurricane Helene survivors and over $331 million in public assistance. Hurricane Helene recovery efforts continue, with federal responders working throughout the region to provide immediate and long-term support.

Sep 29, 2024 · Hurricane Helene uprooted lives across multiple states. If you were affected, you may be left feeling overwhelmed and wondering what steps to take next. As you begin to clear debris and work to save damaged family treasures, one important step you can take next is to apply for disaster assistance.

Oct 25, 2024 · FEMA has spent over $4.3 billion on Hurricane Helene response and recovery. This number not only includes direct assistance to survivors and communities, but also encompasses broader response and recovery efforts such the work by Urban Search and Rescue and Army Corps of Engineers for debris removal, as well as Disaster Recovery Center set up ...

Oct 7, 2024 · Federal support for survivors of Hurricane Helene has now surpassed $210 million, reflecting the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to helping impacted communities recover and rebuild.

Oct 2, 2024 · WASHINGTON – First responders across local and state governments, the private sector, nonprofits, faith-based organizations and the federal family continue working to address the immediate needs of survivors and their communities.. These photos highlight response and recovery efforts across affected states impacted by Hurricane Helene. President Biden has approved federal disaster assistance ...

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 · 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