alert - warning

This page has not been translated into 한국어. Visit the 한국어 page for resources in that language.

Hurricane Helene

Apply for Assistance

Rumors, Fraud & Scams

Debris Removal

Housing Assistance

Assistance for Businesses

How to Help

Mental Health Resources

Tools

News

Hear from survivors of hurricanes Helene and Milton about how they were impacted from the storms and turned to FEMA to get assistance.

alert - info

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

Apply for Assistance

Federal disaster assistance is available to the states of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia to help jumpstart recovery efforts.

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

Beware of Rumors, Fraud and Scams

alert - warning

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

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.

Debris Removal

Graphic
개인 주거용 부동산에 대한 잔해물 제거 지침   잔해물 제거 프로세스를 신속하게 처리하기 위해 다음 규칙을 따라주시기 바랍니다.

Debris removal activities, such as clearance, removal, recycling and disposal are eligible under Public Assistance Category A if the removal is in the public interest, among other factors.

Learn more about assistance for debris removal.

Housing Assistance for Disaster Survivors

Graphic
The hurricane symbol and a house being blown by strong winds

Disaster survivors with damage to their primary residence may be eligible for FEMA Sheltering and Housing Assistance such as lodging reimbursement, rental assistance, or home repair or replacement.

Learn more about housing assistance options.

Disaster Assistance for Businesses

Graphic
storefront with open door

Do you run a business or are you a business owner affected by Hurricane Helene? There are many assistance programs available across the federal government designed to help you and your business.

Learn about assistance for you, your employees, and your business.

How to Help

  • 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.

Mental Health Resources for Disaster Survivors

Use these resources from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):

988 Crisis Lifeline

Sometimes help can’t wait. If you or someone you know is in danger or having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.  Access the 988 Crisis Lifeline by dialing/texting 988 or chatting at 988lifeline.org. You will speak with a crisis counselor any time of day or night.

Disaster Distress Helpline

The helpline is open to anyone experiencing emotional distress related to disasters. This includes survivors of disasters; loved ones of victims; first responders; rescue, recovery, and relief workers; clergy; and parents and caregivers. You may call for yourself or on behalf of someone else.

You can call the toll-free, multilingual Disaster Distress Helpline for confidential counseling, referrals and other support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call or text 1-800-985-5990. Spanish speakers should press “2”. Deaf and hard of hearing ASL callers can connect directly to an American Sign Language agent, through ASL Now or by calling 1-800-985-5990 from your videophone.

Disaster-Related Tools

FEMA staff talking to survivors

Images and Videos

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

View on DVIDS

External Link Arrow

View on FEMA Media Library

External Link Arrow

Download multimedia resources such as social graphics, flyers, announcer scripts, accessible videos and animations in multiple languages to help you share important disaster information with others before, during and after a disaster.

Get web resources, video messaging, graphics, social media copy, and sample text to share with your community about recovering from Hurricane Helene.

Access information about disaster assistance programs, emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities, and flood insurance in multiple languages.

Download the FEMA app to get real-time weather alerts, prepare for a storm, and find shelters nearby.

If you have flood insurance from FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program, visit FloodSmart.gov to learn more about your flood insurance policy.

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.

Get guidance to help you recover your family treasures from a disaster.

Download this printable flyer in English (or in multiple languages) to provide quick access to support in the case of a civil rights violation. FEMA has resources to ensure equal access to all programs, services and benefits.

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

Press Releases, Fact Sheets and Blogs

COLUMBIA, S.C. –허리케인 헬렌으로 피해를 입고 복구 과정에 있는 사우스캐롤라이나 주민이라면, FEMA가 여전히 사우스캐롤라이나에서 도움을 제공하고 있다는 것을 알아두십시오. FEMA는 사우스캐롤라이나 비상관리국과 협력하여 재난 피해를 입은 개인과 지역사회가 장기적인 복구 해결책을 찾을 수 있도록 지원하고 있습니다. 지원 신청에 대한 질문이 있는 생존자는 여전히 다음 방법을 통해 FEMA에 문의할 수 있습니다. 온라인: DisasterAssistance.gov 모바일 앱: FEMA 앱 사용 전화 문의: 800-621-3362(무료)
illustration of page of paper 보도 자료 |
노스캐롤라이나주 히코리시 – 동부 체로키 인디언 지역을 포함한 39개 카운티에서 153,000가구 이상이 열대성 폭풍 헬레네로부터 복구하는 과정에서 FEMA 지원의 도움을 받고 있습니다.
illustration of page of paper 보도 자료 |
노스캐롤라이나 주 히코리 시– 노스캐롤라이나 주의 요청에 따라 열대성 폭풍 헬레네 이재민들은 이제 2025년 3월 8일까지 FEMA에 지원을 신청할 수 있습니다.
illustration of page of paper 보도 자료 |
노스캐롤라이나주 히코리시 – 노스캐롤라이나 농부들이 헬레네 피해로부터 회복할 수 있도록 돕기 위해 2월 첫째 주에 4군데의 일일 농업 복구 센터를 추가로 계획하고 있습니다. 모두 오전 9시부터 오후 6시까지 운영됩니다.
illustration of page of paper 보도 자료 |
FEMA 완화 전문가가 시트러스, 힐스버러 및 피넬라스 카운티에서 재건축 조언 제공
illustration of page of paper 보도 자료 |