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Georgia Hurricane Helene
Incident Period: سپتامبر 24, 2024 - اکتبر 30, 2024
Declaration Date: سپتامبر 30, 2024
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More About This Disaster
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Local Information
Local News & Media
Visit the News & Media page for events, fact sheets, press releases and other multimedia resources.
FEMA responding to Hurricane Helene
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 | $45,889,351.26 |
| Total Other Needs Assistance (ONA) - Dollars Approved | $199,138,876.02 |
| Total Individual & Households Program Dollars Approved | $245,028,227.28 |
| Individual Assistance Applications Approved | 189249 |