Georgia Hurricane Helene

DR-4830-GA
Georgia

Incident Period: Sep 24, 2024 and continuing.

Declaration Date: Sep 30, 2024

Help for Individuals and Families After a Disaster

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If you have insurance, you should file a claim with your insurance company immediately. FEMA assistance cannot help with losses already covered by insurance. Learn more about the steps after applying for assistance.

Apply for Disaster Assistance

The fastest way to apply is through DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply through the FEMA mobile app or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a video relay service, captioned telephone service, or other communication services, please provide FEMA the specific number assigned for that service.

Get Immediate Help

Find help with needs that FEMA is not authorized to provide. Check with your local emergency management officials. The FEMA Helpline (800-621-3362) may be able to provide additional referrals. If you use a video relay service, captioned telephone service, or other communication services, please provide FEMA the specific number assigned for that service.

I Applied for Assistance. What's Next?

After applying for assistance, your request is reviewed to determine if an inspection is needed to verify disaster-related damage to your home and personal property. FEMA staff and inspectors may contact you to discuss your disaster-caused damage.

FEMA may also request more information to support your eligibility for assistance or information related to your specific disaster-related needs identified in your application. If this is needed, you will receive a letter from FEMA outlining the information needed.

Learn more about what to expect

Review FEMA’s Decision

Once FEMA has reviewed your application, the results of the inspection and/or documentation submitted, you will get a letter explaining:

  • whether you are approved for assistance
  • how much assistance you will receive
  • how the assistance must be used
  • how to appeal FEMA’s decision if you do not agree with it

The letter will be sent to you by email or mail based on what you selected when you completed your application.

Frequently Asked Questions and Rumors

Get answers to frequently asked questions about emergency shelters, disaster assistance, flood insurance and more. Learn more about common disaster-related rumors and the facts you need to jumpstart your recovery. Find information on identifying disaster fraud and how to report it.

Find a Housing Counselor

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides support to a nationwide network of housing counseling agencies (HCAs) and certified counselors. HUD-participating HCAs are approved and trained to provide tools to current and prospective homeowners and renters so they can make responsible choices to address their housing needs considering their financial situations.

Multilingual Resources

You can find social media graphics with important safety messaging in various languages, including English, Chinese, Spanish and Vietnamese.

We also have videos in American Sign Language (ASL) on topics including:

Local Resources

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FEMA responding to Hurricane Helene

Caption: <p>Valdosta, Ga. (Sept. 30, 2024) - FEMA helps survivors of Hurricane Helene by distributing water, MREs, and tarps in Lowndes County, Georgia.</p>
Valdosta, Ga. (Sept. 30, 2024) - FEMA helps survivors of Hurricane Helene by distributing water, MREs, and tarps in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Recent Hurricane Rumors

Misinformation and rumors can spread quickly after a disaster. Help keep yourself, your family and your community safe by being aware of rumors and scams and sharing official information from trusted sources.

Learn more: Hurricane Rumor Response

Applying for FEMA Assistance in Multiple Disasters

Georgians who applied for FEMA assistance for previous storms or disasters must apply separately for assistance for Hurricane Helene. However, people must only apply once for each disaster to ensure their application is processed in a timely manner.

Homeowners and renters who applied for FEMA assistance under Tropical Storm Debby are encouraged to apply for assistance for Hurricane Helene, regardless of whether they received any assistance or not. 

Learn more: Applying for FEMA Assistance in Multiple Disasters

How to Help

Volunteer and Donate

Recovery can take many years after a disaster. There are many ways to help such as donating cash, needed items or your time. Learn more about how to help those in need.

Don’t self-deploy to disaster areas. Trusted organizations in the affected areas know where volunteers are needed. Work with an established organization to make sure you have the appropriate safety, training and skills needed to respond.

FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaisons (VALs) build relationships and coordinate efforts with voluntary, faith-based and community organizations active in disasters.

Doing Business with FEMA

If you are interested in providing paid services and goods for disaster relief, visit our Doing Business with FEMA page to get started.

If you own a business involved with debris removal and want to work on clean-up efforts in affected areas, please contact the local government in affected areas to offer your services.

Funding Obligations

Individual Assistance Amount
Total Housing Assistance (HA) - Dollars Approved $32,025,429.33
Total Other Needs Assistance (ONA) - Dollars Approved $170,776,462.18
Total Individual & Households Program Dollars Approved $202,801,891.51
Individual Assistance Applications Approved 169729

Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) List

Disaster Recovery Centers provide disaster survivors with information from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Disaster survivors can get help applying for federal assistance, learn about the types of assistance available, learn about the appeals process and get updates on applications.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS BUILDING

Address

346 Kite Rd
Building 1
Swainsboro, Georgia 30401
Emanuel
Get Directions

DRC Hours

Monday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday:1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Notes

Soft opening at 1PM EST - 2 November 2024

TIFT COUNTY SWIMMING POOL

Address

202 Baldwin Dr
Tifton, Georgia 31794
Tift
Get Directions

DRC Hours

Monday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday:1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Notes

Soft Opening 1 November 2024 at 1PM EST

OLD WEST LAURENS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Address

338 W Laurens School Rd
Dublin, Georgia 31021
Laurens
Get Directions

DRC Hours

Monday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday:1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Notes

Soft Opening at 1300 EST (1PM) on 29 October 2024

COURTHOUSE ANNEX

Address

305 Oak St
Waycross, Georgia 31501
Ware
Get Directions

DRC Hours

Monday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday:1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Notes

Cease of operation for MDRC 2A at the end of day 2 November 2024 and new location MDRC 2B opening for the MDRC Circuit 4 November 2024 - Brantley Rec Dept, 3540 Baker Creed Rd, Nahunta, GA 31553

PIGGLY WIGGLY PARKING LOT

Address

48 E Oak St
Mc Rae Helena, Georgia 31055
Telfair
Get Directions

DRC Hours

Monday:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday:1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

SAVANNAH TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Address

5717 White Bluff Rd
Savannah, Georgia 31405
Chatham
Get Directions

DRC Hours

Monday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday:1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Notes

Tentative soft opening 22 October 2024 at 1200 EST (12pm)

APPLING COUNTY AGRICULTURAL CENTER

Address

2761 Blackshear Hwy
Baxley, Georgia 31513
Appling
Get Directions

DRC Hours

Monday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday:1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Notes

Tentative Soft Opening 21 October 2024 at 1300 EST (1pm)

THOMSON DEPOT

Address

111 Railroad St
Thomson, Georgia 30824
Mcduffie
Get Directions

DRC Hours

Monday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday:1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Notes

Tentative soft opening 21 October 2024 at 1300 EST (1pm)

MILLER PARK / HQ FIRE STATION

Address

6944 E Oglethorpe Hwy
Midway, Georgia 31320
Liberty
Get Directions

DRC Hours

Monday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday:1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Notes

Tentative Soft Opening - 17 October 2024 at 1300 EST

GA DEPTARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Address

162 Oxley Dr
Lyons, Georgia 30436
Toombs
Get Directions

DRC Hours

Monday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday:1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Notes

Tentative Soft Opening 17 October 2024 -- at 1300 EST (1pm)

SANDERSVILLE SCHOOL BUILDING

Address

514 N Harris St
Sandersville, Georgia 31082
Washington
Get Directions

DRC Hours

Monday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday:1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

HUB FOR COMMUNITY INNOVATION

Address

631 Chafee Ave
Augusta, Georgia 30904
Richmond
Get Directions

DRC Hours

Monday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday:1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

THE ATRIUM

Address

114 Peterson Ave N
Douglas, Georgia 31533
Coffee
Get Directions

DRC Hours

Monday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday:1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

CITY OF VALDOSTA

Address

4434 N Forrest St Extension
Valdosta, Georgia 31605
Lowndes
Get Directions

DRC Hours

Monday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday:1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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