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Florida Hurricane Helene
DR-4828-FL
Incident Period: Sep 23, 2024 - Oct 7, 2024
Declaration Date: Sep 28, 2024
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How to Appeal
Once FEMA has reviewed your application, the results of the inspection and/or documentation submitted, you will get a letter explaining:
- whether you are approved for assistance
- how much assistance you will receive
- how the assistance must be used
- how to appeal FEMA’s decision if you do not agree with it
The letter will be sent to you by email or mail based on what you selected when you completed your application.
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 have questions regarding the letter you received or how to file an appeal, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service.
How to Help
Volunteer and Donate
Recovery can take many years after a disaster. There are many ways to help such as donating cash, needed items or your time. Learn more about how to help those in need.
Don’t self-deploy to disaster areas. Trusted organizations in the affected areas know where volunteers are needed. Work with an established organization to make sure you have the appropriate safety, training and skills needed to respond.
FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaisons (VALs) build relationships and coordinate efforts with voluntary, faith-based and community organizations active in disasters.
Doing Business with FEMA
If you are interested in providing paid services and goods for disaster relief, visit our Doing Business with FEMA page to get started.
If you own a business involved with debris removal and want to work on clean-up efforts in affected areas, please contact the local government in affected areas to offer your services.
Funding Obligations
| Individual Assistance | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Assistance (HA) - Dollars Approved | $236,917,027.97 |
| Total Other Needs Assistance (ONA) - Dollars Approved | $358,163,273.68 |
| Total Individual & Households Program Dollars Approved | $595,080,301.65 |
| Individual Assistance Applications Approved | 156766 |