FEMA reminds North Carolina residents who have received federal disaster assistance for
Tropical Storm Helene to use the money for its intended purpose and to keep receipts for
three years.
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HICKORY, N.C. – At the request of the state of North Carolina, FEMA has extended the deadline to apply for assistance after Tropical Storm Helene to April 7, 2025.
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HICKORY, N.C. – If you had uninsured losses from Tropical Storm Helene, don’t wait any longer to apply for financial help from FEMA. The deadline for applications is Saturday, March 8.
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FEMA assistance may help homeowners and renters who can’t return to their home because it was damaged by Tropical Storm Helene. After a home inspection, you may be eligible for rental assistance. This applies to applicants currently in FEMA-paid hotels and to those who previously received Displacement Assistance.
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HICKORY, N.C. – In 39 counties, including the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, more than 153,000 households are being helped by FEMA assistance as they recover from Tropical Storm Helene.
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FEMA’s Assistance for Disaster-Damaged Privately Owned Roads and Bridges
Disaster Assistance Available for North Carolina Private Roads and Bridges
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North Carolina; FEMA-4827-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4827-DR; North Carolina as a result of Tropical Storm Helene beginning on September 25, 2024, and continuing.
Sheltering and Housing Solutions for North Carolina Survivors
Survivors of Tropical Storm Helene in North Carolina who sustained damage to their primary residences may be eligible for one or more FEMA sheltering and temporary housing solutions.
Guide: Students Affected by Presidentially Declared Disasters
Students may receive assistance from FEMA for temporary housing and other uninsured or under-insured disaster-caused expenses and serious needs.
Helene Business Resource Flyer - North Carolina
Do you run a business or are you a business owner impacted by Hurricane Helene? A wide variety of assistance programs are available to help you jumpstart your recovery. There are many assistance programs available across the federal government designed to help you and your business. This guide will help you get started.
Hurricane Helene Recovery Toolkit