Hurricane Helene

Together with state and federal partners, FEMA is actively supporting Hurricane Helene response efforts. Continue to follow directions from local officials to stay safe.

Learn more about the response to Hurricane Helene across all federal agencies on USA.gov.

• We are working with our state partners to assess damage from the storm as quickly as possible.
• More than 1,000 FEMA staff are supporting states affected by the hurricane.
• We continue to deliver critical supplies to impacted areas including meals, water, generators, tarps and other supplies and equipment.
• We are coordinating a federal force of over 4,800 personnel, each contributing their expertise to this mission.

Get additional updates in the News section.

You can apply for assistance in three ways:

• online by visiting disasterassistance.gov
• call 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.
• download the FEMA app

Misinformation and rumors can spread quickly after a disaster. Keep your community safe by being aware of common rumors about Hurricane Helene.

Safety is the number one priority after any storm. Be careful in areas with damage, flooding and power outages.

• Avoid wading or driving through floodwaters inside, outside and around your home.
• Use generators safely – keep them outside and far away from your home.
• Clean up safely – wear protective clothing and gear, use a mask and ask for help moving heavy debris.

Find more post-storm safety tips on Ready.gov.

Learn how to stay safe before, during and after a hurricane.

Be aware of scam artists and identity thieves who are attempting to take advantage of survivors. Watch for and report any suspicious activity, or anything that just doesn’t seem right to you. Visit Disaster Fraud or CISA Warns of Hurricane-Related Scams to learn more.

• Volunteer to help. Sign up to volunteer with a reputable group or organization. Do not go by yourself to a disaster area. Look up volunteer opportunities on the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster website. 
• Cash is the best donation. It’s important to donate responsibly. When people support voluntary organizations with financial contributions, it helps ensure a steady flow of important services to the people in need after a disaster.
• Identify what is needed. Before donating supplies connect with organizations working in the affected area to find out how much is needed and when it is needed.

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If you need help reconnecting with loved ones missing after the hurricane:

• Visit the Red Cross website
• Call 800-733-2767 and provide as much details as possible to help operators locate loved ones.

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• AlabamaEMA.gov
• 211ConnectsAlabama.org or call 211
• ALvoad.org

Florida

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• Florida Hurricane Helene Disaster Page
• FloridaDisaster.org
• Florida Shelters
• FLvoad.org
• FL211.org or call 211

For Florida state assistance, call 800-342-3557.

Georgia

Quick Links

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• GEMA.Georgia.gov
• Call 211

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• North Carolina Tropical Storm Helene Disaster Page
• North Carolina Division of Emergency Management
• NC211.org or call 211
• NCvoad.org
• Ready NC.gov

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• South Carolina Hurricane Helene Disaster Page
• South Carolina Emergency Management Division

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• Tennessee Emergency Management Agency
• TNvoad.org

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• Virginia Tropical Storm Helene Disaster Page
• VDEM.gov Hurricane Helene Page
• 211virginia.org or call 211
• VAvoad.org
• Virginia Disaster Relief Fund, United Way of SW Virginia

Hurricane Helene Cleanup Hotline: 844-965-1386

Disaster-Related Tools

Images and Videos

View Hurricane Helene images and videos to see how FEMA and federal partners are supporting on the ground.

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Press Releases, Fact Sheets and Blogs

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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Increases Federal Cost Share for Florida

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the state of Florida to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene from Sept. 23, 2024 and continuing.

Press Release | October 9, 2024

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Increases Federal Cost Share for Georgia

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the state of Georgia to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene from Sept. 24, 2024 and continuing.

Press Release | October 3, 2024

Damaged Wells and Septic Systems

Georgians 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.

Fact Sheets | October 3, 2024

How to Apply for FEMA Assistance in Tennessee After Tropical Storm Helene

Tennessee homeowners and renters in eight counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Tropical Storm Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.

Press Release | October 3, 2024

Response Operations Remain Underway Across Southeast Following Impacts of Helene

The response across southeastern states affected by Hurricane and Tropical Storm Helene continues to address critical needs of survivors. This includes search and rescue operations, power and communications restoration and delivering food and water.

Press Release | October 3, 2024

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