Fact Sheets
Assistance for Helene debris removal from private property in North Carolina may be made available through FEMA's Public Assistance Program.
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In a Presidentially declared disaster area FEMA may provide money to repair or replace disaster-damaged tools required for self-employment or required by an employer but not provided by the employer. This assistance is available to farm workers and self-employed farmers.
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Now more than ever, communities across the nation are making, or have already made, the tough decision to seek higher ground and relocate away from harm’s way. As climate change continues to displace people, FEMA alongside federal partners, strives to assist these communities every step of the way during the implementation of a climate adaptation strategy known as community-driven relocation.
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Claimants who disagree with an Administrative Appeal Decision can resolve their disputes through arbitration – a legal process where a neutral third-party arbitrator reviews the claim and issues a final, binding decision, providing an efficient alternative to court proceedings.
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Georgia farmers and ranch hands whose tools or equipment were damaged by Hurricane Helene or Tropical Storm Debby, damage Aug. 4--20, 2024, may be eligible for disaster assistance.
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Local governments, houses of worship and other nonprofit organizations in disaster declared counties in Georgia have until Dec. 6 to submit Requests for Public Assistance (RPA) from FEMA.
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FEMA sought public input on the methodology and data used for the National Risk Index, as well as the Community Disaster Resilience Zones designation methodology, through public engagement sessions and a Request for Information published in the Federal Register. In the 60-day public comment period from May 26 - July 25, 2023, FEMA received more than 600 comments through 24 public engagement sessions and submitted comments. FEMA reviewed and considered these comments as it determined a methodology for the initial designations.
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FEMA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are joining the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency to host Farmer Recovery Centers Dec. 10-12. The events will provide farmers, farm workers and agricultural businesses that were affected by Tropical Storm Helene with information on programs and resources to support farm recovery.
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The Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current funding opportunity provides money to help reduce flood damage to properties that have been repeatedly or severely flooded and are insured through the National Flood Insurance Program. This funding is available after a major flood disaster is declared by the President.
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Acquisition may be an option for a property owner whose house is in a high flood risk area and who experienced substantial flood damage.
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