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The more than US$1.3 billion in direct assistance to Hurricanes Helene and Milton survivors. These funds help survivors with housing repairs, personal property replacement, and other essential recovery efforts. Additionally, more than $1.1 billion has been approved for debris removal and emergency protective measures, which are necessary to save lives, protect public health, and prevent further damage to public and private property.

FEMA personnel remain on the ground in communities across the Southeast conducting damage assessments, coordinating with local officials, and helping individuals apply for disaster assistance programs. More thanÌý1,400ÌýFEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance team members are in affected neighborhoods helping survivors apply for assistance and connecting them with additional state, local, federal, and voluntary agency resources.

Applying for assistance is a critical first step toward recovery. Disaster survivors in certain areas ofÌý,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý,Ìý, andÌýÌýcan begin their recovery process by applying for federal assistance through FEMA.ÌýFederal assistance for individuals may include upfront funds to help with essential items like food, water, baby formula, breastfeeding supplies, and other emergency supplies.

Funds may also be available to repair storm-related damage to homes and personal property, as well as assistance in finding a temporary place to stay. Applicants may be eligible for Transitional Sheltering Assistance, which provides survivors with a safe, temporary place to stay, like a hotel or motel, until they can find a short or longer-term housing solution. To date, more than 25,200 households have checked into FEMA provided hotels.

Individuals affected by the hurricanes are encouraged to apply as soon as they are able to by visitingÌý, which is the fastest way to get an application started. Individuals can also apply using the FEMA App, calling 1-800-621-3362, or in person at a local Disaster Recovery Center.

Disaster Recovery Centers can provide survivors in-person help with their applications. FEMA now has 80Disaster Recovery Centers open throughout the hurricane affected communities. Center locations can be found at .ÌýFEMA also has Disaster Survivor Assistance team members in the field supporting survivors and helping them with the application process.

Information on support for affect states follows below:

North Carolina

FEMA has approved overÌý$200 millionÌýfor overÌý121,000 householdsÌýand other types of assistance. Additionally, FEMA has approved more thanÌý$192 millionÌýfor debris removal and reimbursement of emergency protective measures for the state.

More thanÌý6,700 householdsÌýhave checked into FEMA-funded hotels and lodging through FEMA’sÌýÌýprogram.

There areÌý405ÌýDisaster Survivor Assistance members in communities providing support. There are alsoÌý22ÌýDisaster Recovery Centers now open in Asheville (Mobile), Bakersville, Boone, Brevard, Bryson City, Burnsville, Charlotte, Conover, Fairview, Hendersonville, Jefferson, Lake Lure, Lenoir, Marion, Marshall, Morganton, Newland, Old Fort, Sparta, Swannanoa, Sylva, and Waynesville where survivors can speak directly with FEMA and state personnel for assistance with their recovery. To find the nearest center, visit .

Florida Ìý

In response to Helene, FEMA has approved overÌý$445 millionÌýin housing and other types of assistance for more thanÌý133,000 households. Additionally, FEMA has approved more thanÌý$337 millionÌýin Public Assistance for debris removal and emergency work. In response to Milton, FEMA has approved overÌý$306 millionÌýin housing and other types of assistance for overÌý191,000 households. Additionally, FEMA has approved more thanÌý$631 millionÌýin Public Assistance for debris removal and emergency work.

More thanÌý14,700 householdsÌýhave checked into FEMA-funded hotels and lodging through FEMA’sÌýÌýprogram.

There areÌý487 Disaster Survivor Assistance membersÌýin communities to provide support. There are alsoÌý22 Disaster Recovery Centers now open in Bartow, Branford, Brooksville, Carrabelle (Mobile), Dale City (Mobile), Englewood (Mobile), Fort Pierce, Homosassa, Lake City, Largo, Live Oak, Madison, Old Town, Orlando, Palmetto (Mobile), Perry (2), Punta Gorda (Mobile), Sarasota, Stuart, Vero Beach, and West Palm Beach supporting survivors from Debby, Helene and Milton where survivors can speak to state and federal personnel to help with their recovery. Survivors may find their closest center by visitingÌý.

Residents in need of information or resources should call the State Assistance Information Line (SAIL) atÌý1-800-342-3557. English, Spanish and Creole speakers are available to answer questions.

South Carolina

FEMA has approved overÌý$203 millionÌýin housing and other types of assistance for more thanÌý204,000 households.

More thanÌý3,700 householdsÌýhave checked into FEMA-funded hotels and lodging through FEMA’sÌýÌýprogram.

There areÌý160 Disaster Survivor AssistanceÌýmembersÌýin communities providing support. There are alsoÌý10 Disaster Recovery CentersÌýnow open in Abbeville, Anderson, Chester, Columbia, Graniteville, Greenville, Greenwood, Hampton, Spartanburg, and Winnsboro where survivors can speak to state and federal personnel to help with their recovery. Survivors may find their closest center by visiting .

Residents with questions on Helene can call the state’s toll-free hotline, open 24 hours a day, atÌý1-866-246-0133.ÌýResidents who are dependent on medical equipment at home and who are without power due to Helene may be eligible for a medical needs shelter. Call the state’sÌýDepartment of Public Health Care LineÌýat 1-855-472-3432 for more information.

Georgia

FEMA has approved overÌý$198 millionÌýin housing and other types of assistance for more thanÌý166,000 households.

There areÌý271 Disaster Survivor Assistance membersÌýin communities providing support. There are alsoÌý13 Disaster Recovery Centers now open in Augusta, Baxley, Douglas, Dublin, Lyons, McRae–Helena (Mobile), Midway, Ocilla (Mobile), Sandersville, Savannah, Thompson, Valdosta, and Waycross (Mobile) where survivors can speak to state and federal personnel to help with their recovery. Survivors may find their closest center by visitingÌý.

Residents can find resources like shelters and feeding sites atÌý.

Virginia Ìý

To date, FEMA has approved overÌý$8.5 millionÌýin housing and other types of assistance for more thanÌý2,900 households.

There are aboutÌý79 Disaster Survivor Assistance membersÌýin communities providing support. There are alsoÌýeight Disaster Recovery Centers open in Christiansburg, Damascus, Dublin, Independence, Marion, Pembroke, Tazewell, and Wytheville where survivors can speak to state and federal personnel to help with their recovery. Survivors may find their closest center by visitingÌý.

Residents can find resources like shelters and feeding sites at:Ìý.

TennesseeÌý

FEMA has approved more thanÌý$16.6 millionÌýin housing and other types of assistance for more thanÌý5,000 households.

There are more thanÌý58 Disaster Survivor Assistance membersÌýin communities providing support. There are nowÌýfive Disaster Recovery Center open in Elizabeth, Erwin, Greenville, Morristown, and Newport where survivors can speak to state and federal personnel to help with their recovery. Survivors may find their closest center by visitingÌý.

Counties continue to establish donation centers. For the evolving list, visitÌý