News and Media: Disaster 4829

As FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell continues to lead the federal response to Helene and Milton in six states, today she is in Virginia to meet survivors and local officials as they continue their recovery from Helene.

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.

Two Disaster Recovery Centers will be open in Cherokee and Saluda counties to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene.

FEMA’s Individual Assistance program is designed to help disaster survivors with basic critical needs such as a safe, sanitary and functional place to live during recovery from a disaster. Eligible homeowners and renters in 28 designated South Carolina counties and the Catawba Indian Nation may be eligible to receive FEMA assistance. Here is a collection of answers to some common questions that you may find helpful.

The Biden-Harris Administration has approved more than $1.8 billion in federal assistance for individuals and communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell continues to lead the federal response, working in coordination with state and local partners to ensure that survivors receive the resources they need to jumpstart their recovery.