Georgia survivors in the 63 counties affected by Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene who received initial funding for alternate housing, but still have a housing need, should reach out to FEMA. Survivors may be eligible for additional rental assistance for short-term housing.
FEMA can help eligible Georgia survivors who are unable to live in their home due to damage from the storms. FEMA will work closely with households to understand their temporary housing needs and connect them with additional resources to help them more fully recover.
To request Rental Assistance, homeowners and renters need to contact FEMA and let them know. People can do this by:
- Visiting a Disaster Recovery Center
- Calling the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362. If you use a relay service such as VRS, give FEMA your number for that service
- Sending your request in writing to FEMA: P.O. Box 10055, Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055
The first step to receive FEMA assistance is to apply. There are four ways to apply: call the toll-free FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362, visit DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA App or visit a Disaster Recovery Center. The phone line is open daily from 7 a.m. to midnight ET, and help is available in most languages. The deadline to apply for Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Hele is Jan. 7, 2025.
For the latest information about Georgia’s recovery, visit fema.gov/helene/georgia and fema.gov/disaster/4821. Follow FEMA on X at x.com/femaregion4 or follow FEMA on social media at: FEMA Blog on fema.gov, @FEMA or @FEMAEspanol on X, FEMA or FEMA Espanol on Facebook, @FEMA on Instagram, and via FEMA YouTube channel. Also, follow Administrator Deanne Criswell on X @FEMA_Deanne.