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Getting Help After a Disaster

Find assistance for individuals, families, state, local, tribal or territorial governments, and select private nonprofit organizations.

FEMA Assistance is Available for People Affected by Hurricane Helene, More Than $45 Million Already in the Hands of Survivors

Throughout the Southeast, FEMA has already helped thousands of Hurricane Helene survivors jumpstart their recoveries with more than $45 million in flexible, upfront funding.

Press Release | October 4, 2024

Active-Duty Service Members Delivering Life-Saving Supplies to North Carolinians

At the direction of the Biden-Harris Administration, through the Department of Defense and in coordination with FEMA, 400 active-duty service members are now in western North Carolina communities to speed the delivery of life-saving resources to residents after Tropical Storm Helene.

Press Release | October 4, 2024

FEMA Launches Web Page to Respond to Rumors and Confirm the Facts Related to Hurricane Helene Response and Recovery

After a disaster, rumors and misunderstandings can spread rapidly through traditional and social media and via word of mouth by friends, neighbors and colleagues. False or misleading information can harm survivors by causing confusion and preventing people from getting the help they need.

Press Release | October 4, 2024