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Hurricane Helene

Apply for Assistance

Rumors, Fraud & Scams

Debris Removal

Housing Assistance

Assistance for Businesses

How to Help

Mental Health Resources

Tools

News

Hear from survivors of hurricanes Helene and Milton about how they were impacted from the storms and turned to FEMA to get assistance.

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Learn more about the response to Hurricane Helene across all federal agencies on USA.gov.

Apply for Assistance

Federal disaster assistance is available to the states of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia to help jumpstart recovery efforts.

You can apply for assistance in three ways:

  • online by visiting disasterassistance.gov
  • call 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.
  • download the FEMA app

Beware of Rumors, Fraud and Scams

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Misinformation and rumors can spread quickly after a disaster. Keep your community safe by being aware of common rumors about Hurricane Helene.

Be aware of scam artists and identity thieves who are attempting to take advantage of survivors. Watch for and report any suspicious activity, or anything that just doesn’t seem right to you. Visit Disaster Fraud or CISA Warns of Hurricane-Related Scams to learn more.

Debris Removal

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개인 주거용 부동산에 대한 잔해물 제거 지침   잔해물 제거 프로세스를 신속하게 처리하기 위해 다음 규칙을 따라주시기 바랍니다.

Debris removal activities, such as clearance, removal, recycling and disposal are eligible under Public Assistance Category A if the removal is in the public interest, among other factors.

Learn more about assistance for debris removal.

Housing Assistance for Disaster Survivors

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Disaster survivors with damage to their primary residence may be eligible for FEMA Sheltering and Housing Assistance such as lodging reimbursement, rental assistance, or home repair or replacement.

Learn more about housing assistance options.

Disaster Assistance for Businesses

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Do you run a business or are you a business owner affected by Hurricane Helene? There are many assistance programs available across the federal government designed to help you and your business.

Learn about assistance for you, your employees, and your business.

How to Help

  • Volunteer to help. Sign up to volunteer with a reputable group or organization. Do not go by yourself to a disaster area. Look up volunteer opportunities on the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster website. 
  • Cash is the best donation. It’s important to donate responsibly. When people support voluntary organizations with financial contributions, it helps ensure a steady flow of important services to the people in need after a disaster.
  • Identify what is needed. Before donating supplies connect with organizations working in the affected area to find out how much is needed and when it is needed.

Mental Health Resources for Disaster Survivors

Use these resources from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):

988 Crisis Lifeline

Sometimes help can’t wait. If you or someone you know is in danger or having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.  Access the 988 Crisis Lifeline by dialing/texting 988 or chatting at 988lifeline.org. You will speak with a crisis counselor any time of day or night.

Disaster Distress Helpline

The helpline is open to anyone experiencing emotional distress related to disasters. This includes survivors of disasters; loved ones of victims; first responders; rescue, recovery, and relief workers; clergy; and parents and caregivers. You may call for yourself or on behalf of someone else.

You can call the toll-free, multilingual Disaster Distress Helpline for confidential counseling, referrals and other support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call or text 1-800-985-5990. Spanish speakers should press “2”. Deaf and hard of hearing ASL callers can connect directly to an American Sign Language agent, through ASL Now or by calling 1-800-985-5990 from your videophone.

Disaster-Related Tools

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Images and Videos

View Hurricane Helene images and videos to see how FEMA and federal partners are supporting on the ground.

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Download multimedia resources such as social graphics, flyers, announcer scripts, accessible videos and animations in multiple languages to help you share important disaster information with others before, during and after a disaster.

Get web resources, video messaging, graphics, social media copy, and sample text to share with your community about recovering from Hurricane Helene.

Access information about disaster assistance programs, emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities, and flood insurance in multiple languages.

Download the FEMA app to get real-time weather alerts, prepare for a storm, and find shelters nearby.

If you have flood insurance from FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program, visit FloodSmart.gov to learn more about your flood insurance policy.

Get answers to frequently asked questions about emergency shelters, disaster assistance, flood insurance and more.

Learn more about common disaster-related rumors and the facts you need to jumpstart your recovery. Find information on identifying disaster fraud and how to report it.

Get guidance to help you recover your family treasures from a disaster.

Download this printable flyer in English (or in multiple languages) to provide quick access to support in the case of a civil rights violation. FEMA has resources to ensure equal access to all programs, services and benefits.

If you are interested in providing paid services and goods for disaster relief, visit our Doing Business with FEMA page to get started. 

Press Releases, Fact Sheets and Blogs

FEMA는 3월 28일부터 29일까지 금요일과 토요일 오전 9시부터 오후 5시까지 스테이츠보로에서 다음 장소에서 주택 자원 박람회를 개최합니다. 허니 보웬 (Honey Bowen)빌딩 1 Max Lockwood Dr. Statesboro, GA 30458
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FEMA nhắc nhở các cư dân North Carolina đã nhận được hỗ trợ thiên tai liên bang cho Bão Nhiệt đới Helene sử dụng số tiền này đúng mục đích và giữ lại các biên lai trong ba năm.
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FEMA는 3월 22일 토요일 오전 9시부터 오후 5시까지 다음 장소에서 애플링(Appling) 카운티에서 주택 자원 박람회를 개최합니다. EMA/EMS 빌딩 509 Maple Drive Vidalia, GA 30474
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FEMA는 재난 지원을 신청한 플로리다 주민에게 모르는 전화번호로 전화를 할 수 있습니다. 이러한 전화를 받는 것은 중요합니다. 생존자들은 부재중 전화에 반드시 회신해야 합니다.
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FEMA 지원은 열대성 폭풍 헬레네(Helene)로 인해 집으로 돌아갈 수 없는 주택 소유자와 세입자를 도울 수 있습니다. 거주지 안전 검사 완료 후 임대료 지원을 받을 자격을 받을 수 있습니다. 이는 현재 FEMA가 지원을 지급한 호텔에 머물고 있는 신청자와 이전에 이재민 지원을 받은 신청자에게 적용됩니다.
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