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FEMA disaster assistance may provide funds to homeowners and renters for serious needs, basic home repair, rental of temporary housing and other uninsured expenses resulting from Tropical Storm Helene. FEMA assistance is not a replacement for insurance.
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In the aftermath of a disaster, it’s easy to confuse myth and fact. That’s why it’s important to get your information from a trustworthy source. Here are common myths and the facts you should know about the response in North Carolina.
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If you had a privately-owned road or bridge damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Helene or Tropical Storm Debby from Aug. 4-20, 2024, FEMA or the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) may provide financial assistance for replacement or repairs.
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FEMA disaster assistance may provide funds to homeowners and renters for serious needs, basic home repair, rental of temporary housing and other uninsured expenses resulting from Hurricane Helene. FEMA assistance is not a replacement for insurance.
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If you applied to FEMA for assistance, a FEMA inspector will contact you to set up a home inspection to review damages from Tropical Storm Helene and determine whether a home is safe, sanitary and livable. Here is what to expect from the home inspection process.
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Residents of Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven Counties who lost access to water through their private wells or had damage to their septic system caused by the severe storm, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on August 18-19, 2024 may be eligible for financial assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program.
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North Carolinians who lost access to water through a private well or damaged septic system as a result of Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA assistance.
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When natural disasters occur, it is common to find people who want to take advantage of survivors by posing as official disaster aid workers or as relatives trying to help survivors complete their applications.
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Like all natural disasters, hurricanes can end up causing massive destruction to homes, property and infrastructure. Typically, these storms can cause the greatest damage to structures of light construction, including some residential and manufactured homes.
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As part of the disaster assistance process, FEMA must determine ownership and occupancy of damaged primary residences. There are several ways Floridians who were affected by Hurricane Helene can provide this information
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