Emergency officials from the federal government have stated that recovery efforts are still ongoing in Georgia as a result of the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby.
To date, more than $377 million in federal assistance has been approved for those who have survived the destructive storms.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted approval to more than 402,000 applications for help in the event of a natural disaster as of the 20th of June.
More than twelve million dollars in rental assistance has been provided to over four thousand twenty-six families in the state of Georgia.
Additionally, housing arrangements, both temporary and long-term, have been obtained for nearly three hundred and sixty households that have been displaced.
The public infrastructure of Georgia has also received assistance from the federal government.
To assist towns with the costs of debris removal and emergency management, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorised more than 629 million dollars in Public Assistance.
A total of more than 40.1 million cubic yards of debris from storms has been removed as of this moment.
“FEMA remains committed to helping survivors recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby,” FEMA spokesman Mario Boone stated. “Survivors are reminded that FEMA is still on the ground in Georgia to assist with your recovery needs.”
Telephone calls are being made by FEMA to eligible survivors in order to discuss potential long-term housing possibilities.
Boone asked locals to pick up the phone and answer calls, especially if they came from code numbers that were new to them, because they might carry vital information or opportunity for aid.
Those farmers and ranchers who have had losses that were either uninsured or underinsured are strongly encouraged to get in touch with us, as they may be eligible for assistance in replacing vital tools, equipment, and supplies relevant to their operation.
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Through the Disaster Legal Services (DLS) program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), people with low incomes who were affected by the storms may also be eligible for free legal assistance.
A number of services are available, including assistance with home repair contracts, conflicts with landlords, insurance claims, and appeals to FEMA. There is additional information that can be found at DisasterAssistance.gov.
As of the 30th of June, the deadline for submitting an application for economic harm disaster loans through the United States Small Business Administration is.
Homeowners can monitor the status of their help application at DisasterAssistance.gov or visit fema.gov/helene/georgia for general questions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
