Hurricane Helene, FEMA

Last day to apply for FEMA assistance for Hurricane Helene survivors rapidly approaching, recovery centers to condense
Disaster Recovery Centers have served 4,500 East Tennesseans since Hurricane Helene hit. Now, some are closing as the FEMA grant deadline approaches on Jan. 7.
FEMA extends deadline for SC residents filing damage claims following Hurricane Helene
FEMA has extended the deadline to Jan. 28, 2025, for SC residents filing damage claims from Hurricane Helene damage. Helene struck the state in late September.
Deadline extended for Hurricane Helene victims in Georgia to apply for federal benefits
Hurricane Helene victims in Georgia now have until longer to apply for federal disaster unemployment assistance, GDOL announces.
Deadline approaches for FEMA assistance for Hurricane Helene, Milton
If you were impacted by Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton time is running out to get help from FEMA. The deadline to apply for assistance is Tues., Jan. 7, 2025. In the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast the closest location to apply in person is in Indian River County at the IG Center located on 9th St.
FEMA hurricane assistance application deadline on Tuesday, Jan. 7
Homeowners and renters in Florida who experienced losses or damage from Hurricane Milton or Helene have one day remaining to apply for FEMA assistance.
Deadline For FEMA Assistance
Tuesday, January 7th, is the deadline to apply for assistance, and Troy York with FEMA says once you apply, it's very important to stay in touch. If the initial letter from FEMA doesn't offer what you need,

Helene, North Carolina

Johnson City 8th graders write research papers on Hurricane Helene
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — 8th-grade students at St. Mary’s School in Johnson City wrote capstone research papers on ...
FEMA reports over $1 billion in aid given to Florida after active 2024 hurricane season
FEMA has approved over $1.2 billion in aid, which breaks down to $53 million for Debby, $559 million for Milton and over $630 ...
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No evidence N.C. law enforcement stole generators donated for Helene victims
Mitchell County officials say it’s inaccurate, and that the nonprofit Samaritan’s Purse donated the generators and sheriff’s deputies distributed them. A Samaritan’s Purse spokesperson said the ...
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In Tennessee, railroad repairs after Hurricane Helene put two industries at odds
Hurricane Helene changed the wild Nolichucky River, prized by East Tennessee rafters. Now, railroad repairs may have further ...
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Hurricane Helene may have swept a wave of invasive species into Georgia in 2024
A map from the U.S. Geological Survey shows that 222 possible non-native species had the potential to spread in Georgia and ...
First Responders Can’t Reach Those in Need in N.C. County Hit by Flooding Only Months After Hurricane Helene’s Devastation
"It's just a lot of despair here. We want to be optimistic, but it is super difficult," said a member of a grassroots ...
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Small Business Administration seeking to help locals back on their feet after Hurricane Helene
The Small Business Administration is set up to assist those recovering from Hurricane Helene. They are set up alongside FEMA ...
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Public able to collect firewood after Hurricane Helene at Glenwood Park
A waiver must be signed prior to cutting, and the park requests that all firewood retrieval happens during normal hours of ...
United Way of Southwest Virginia raises $2M+ for Helene recovery
The United Way of Southwest Virginia has raised millions of dollars to help the region recover from Hurricane Helene. The ...