For eligible homeowners, FEMA can help with additional repairs and improvements if you or a household member has a disability.
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Over two months have passed since Hurricane Helene first impacted southwest Virginia. In that time, the commonwealth of Virginia and FEMA have made significant strides to support individuals, families and communities on their road to recovery.
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FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the Commonwealth of Virginia to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Helene from Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 2024.
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All southwest Virginia Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will permanently close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7.
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Acquisition may be an option for a property owner whose house is in a high flood risk area and who experienced substantial flood damage.
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PDFs, Graphics & Multimedia
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Disaster Recovery Centers Closing Virginia: Galax, Giles County, Tazewell County
Virginia; FEMA-4831-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4831-DR; Virginia as a result of Tropical Storm Helene beginning on September 24, 2024, and continuing.
Closed Disaster Recovery Center Pulaski County VA
DR-4831-VA: Floodplain Permits and Building Codes Graphic
Virginia - Hurricane Hellene Disaster & Business Recovery Centers
Agriculture Recovery Resource Day Grayson County VA
How to Appeal
Graphic on how to appeal a FEMA decision, including how to submit an appeal form or write an appeal letter and 3 ways to submit your appeal
How to Appeal
If you disagree with FEMA's decision, you may appeal. It must be submitted within 60 days of the date of the decision letter. If you choose to appeal, you can submit either a signed letter or appeal form. Both are optional to include with your appeal.
Submit an Appeal Form
Attached with your decision letter will be an Appeal Form, that may be used to provide additional information, if you choose to do so. Download Appeal Form go.dhs.gov/LMd
Or
Write an Appeal Letter
This letter is in addition to your new or additional information or documents not previously submitted. You, or your co-applicant, must sign the letter.
The appeal must be postmarked within 60 days of the date on the letter from FEMA.
Include: Name, Current Mailing Address, Your FEMA Application and FEMA Disaster Number
image of example letter
3 Ways to Submit Your Appeal
Online
DisasterAssistance.gov (Upload to your account)
By Fax
800-827-8112 (Attention FEMA)
By Mail
FEMA National Processing Service Center
P.O. Box 10055, Hyattsville, MD 20782-7055
After Submitting Your Appeal
All appeals are reviewed and decisions usually are made within 30 days of receiving the appeal, however, it may take up to 90 days for a decision. Additional information may be requested from you if FEMA does not have enough information to make a decision.
You will be notified in writing of the response to your appeal, either by mail or via the DisasterAssistance.gov account you created when you applied with FEMA.
Helene Business Resource Flyer - Virginia
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.
Environmental and Historic Preservation Public Notice
Hurricane Helene Recovery Toolkit