FEMA INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE NOW AVAILABLE FOR VIRGINIANS IN SCOTT
COUNTY
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20250122/fema-individual-assistance-now-available-virginians-scott-county]


Release Date: 
10월 14, 2024 

BRISTOL, VA. — Residents of SCOTT COUNTY, VIRGINIA are now eligible
to apply for assistance from FEMA under the Individual Assistance
Program. FEMA assistance can help with costs from damage and losses
due to Tropical Storm Helene.  

Residents of the cities of GALAX and RADFORD, as well as BEDFORD,
BLAND, CARROLL, GILES, GRAYSON, MONTGOMERY, PITTSYLVANIA, PULASKI,
RUSSELL, SMYTH, TAZEWELL, WASHINGTON, WISE and WYTHE counties,
remain eligible for assistance. 

 [Infographic shows Commonwealth of Virginia and highlights counties
available for Individual and Public Assistance. ] 
FEMA may be able to help you pay for essential items, temporary
housing, home repairs and other needs due to the disaster, including:

	* Essential items such as water, food, first aid, prescriptions,
infant formula, breastfeeding supplies, diapers, medical supplies and
equipment, personal hygiene items and fuel for transportation;
	* Financial assistance to help pay for hotel stays, stays with family
and friends, or other options while you look for a rental unit as well
as rental assistance if you are displaced because of the disaster;
	* Repair or replacement of a vehicle, appliances, room furnishings,
personal or family computer;
	* Books, uniforms, tools, computers and other items required for
school or work, including self-employment; and
	* Moving and storage fees, medical expenses, childcare and funeral
expenses.

For more information about the types of FEMA assistance available
under the Individual Assistance Program, visit: fema.gov/ia
[https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual].

You can APPLY FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE TODAY: 

	* Online at DISASTERASSISTANCE.GOV
[https://usfema.sharepoint.com/teams/TR3R3EA/Shared%20Documents/Disaster%20Operations/Helene/Planning%20and%20Products/News%20Releases/DisasterAssistance.gov] 
	* Through the FEMA APP
[https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products]
	* By calling the FEMA HELPLINE
[https://www.fema.gov/about/contact] at 800-621-3362
	* At a DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER
[https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/disaster-recovery-centers]. 

To watch an accessible video about how to apply, visit FEMA
Accessible: Registering for Individual Assistance - YouTube
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhtlyTX49RE].

FEMA has set up a rumor response webpage to clarify our role in the
Helene response. Visit Hurricane Helene: Rumor Response | FEMA.gov
[https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.gqh-2BaxUzlo7XKIuSly0rC5ZokrnfKywxiNVAnFFAHe1x-2FrWmOVUcGVVjH0DnZ2dpbuxhDpMy2NdQzOIL7BT4d7E-2B6SKU-2FdWxAyr97ztZ5wE-3DBeOL_06TXkUlZUz2uBM-2BF7frkcuxJXmJcfMQ87P9tw9cYG9MEwqXIvFPH6CbTXxKjbF-2BOmHWuoFFV29Oa4l-2FbjH1oTbBKRTiy6G1G9y-2B-2B-2BGMItcJznubSEc8ALn3a7WQ1dEFtG9nKMkJCWsZvVuAYNSWYNygIXn-2F-2FjbbiDnRO6A7eYmCnteTgM-2BGtuMiD5q-2BXmscEByY7gLVE9shUYrI5M0q0Ki9MyWZ4kwm5MARjhx7D0d4NIexdZCrrQs53DFZJLN-2BjbeYY-2FNHf-2BWdkzBy3xFFvuR5Dus8KDJNgqAoVi2x1Zn6qdQYIqAgGG3c2K0d1-2BNCZsw-2FEc6l-2Fj1q88oblcr2dZDoOjmxBJ7FGHi76pGeh888-3D]. 

For more information on Virginia’s disaster recovery, visit
vaemergency.gov [http://vaemergency.gov],  the Virginia Department
of Emergency Management Facebook page 
[https://www.facebook.com/VAemergency/], fema.gov/disaster/4831
[https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4831] and facebook.com/FEMA
[http://www.facebook.com/FEMA].  

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disasters. FEMA Region 3’s jurisdiction includes Delaware, the
District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West
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_To apply for FEMA assistance, please call the FEMA Helpline at
1-800-621-3362, visit __https://www.disasterassistance.gov/_
[https://www.disasterassistance.gov/]_, or download and apply on
the __FEMA App_
[https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products]_. If you
use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned
telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.
Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish and 3 for
other languages). Disaster recovery assistance is available without
regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability,
English proficiency, or economic status._