Fact Sheets

FEMA is committed to helping all eligible disaster survivors in 28 South Carolina counties and the Catawba Indian Nation recover from Hurricane Helene, including U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals and qualified aliens.

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If an individual had a privately-owned road or bridge damaged or destroyed by Helene, federal assistance may be available for replacement or repairs.

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Tennessee residents who were affected by Tropical Storm Helene may be wondering about their eligibility for FEMA disaster assistance. Here are answers to frequently asked questions.

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Disaster assistance from FEMA is intended to help residents pay for damage and losses from Tropical Storm Debby, damage Aug. 4-20, 2024, and Hurricane Helene. Georgians who apply for and receive FEMA assistance will receive a letter from FEMA explaining what the payment is for.

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FEMA is committed to helping all eligible Florida households recover from Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby, including U.S. citizens, non-U.S. citizen nationals or qualified non-citizens.

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To ensure survivors have the resources, support and information they need to navigate the recovery process with clarity, FEMA continues to gather and address frequently asked questions. This fact sheet is to offer a new set of answers, addressing additional inquiries and concerns. You can find another set of Q&A here.

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The following list can help Virginians who lost important documents due to Tropical Storm Helene get replacement documents.

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A letter from FEMA saying you are ineligible for disaster assistance after Tropical Storm Helene may not be a denial or final decision. Sometimes, FEMA just needs more information or supporting documentation from you. Here are some common reasons applicants are deemed ineligible and ways to respond to FEMA.

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If you receive a letter from FEMA and you disagree with FEMA’s decision about your eligibility, you can appeal the decision. FEMA might need more information to continue processing your application.

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FEMA provides Displacement Assistance to eligible survivors of Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby, damage Aug 4-20, 2024, who can’t return to their home following the storms. This is money people can use to stay in a hotel or motel, with family and friends, or any other available housing options. After 14 days of receiving this assistance, Georgians who continue to have a housing need should contact FEMA to request Rental Assistance.

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