News and Media: Disaster 4832

As communities across the Southeast recover from the devastation caused by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, FEMA and the federal family continue to support those affected, work side by side with state and local officials to assist survivors, and coordinate recovery operations.

If your home was damaged after Tropical Storm Helene swept across Tennessee, but you can live in it safely, FEMA may be able to provide up to $300 in one-time financial assistance to help with cleanup. This assistance is for eligible homeowners and renters.

After Tennesseans apply for FEMA disaster assistance for Tropical Storm Helene, a home inspection may be necessary to help determine whether the home is safe, sanitary and livable.

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell continues to lead the federal government’s coordinated recovery across six states affected by Hurricane Helene, while FEMA remains simultaneously focused on the immediate response to Hurricane Milton in Florida.

FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program is taking immediate actions to help policyholders throughout the seven states recently affected by Helene.