FEMA Assistance Now Available for Some Additional Virginia Counties

Roanoke, Franklin, Henry, Amherst, Campbell and Halifax Counties Not Included

Individuals affected by Tropical Storm Helene in Bedford, Bland, Carroll, Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Pittsylvania, Pulaski, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe counties and cities of Galax and Radford remain eligible for Individual Assistance from FEMA. The Individual Assistance registration deadline is Monday, Dec. 2, 2024.

Notably, several contiguous counties were not named, including Roanoke, Franklin, Henry, Amherst, Campbell and Halifax Counties.

FEMA may be able to help you pay for essential items, temporary housing, home repairs and other needs due to the disaster, including:

• Essential items such as water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, breastfeeding supplies, diapers, medical supplies and equipment, personal hygiene items and fuel for transportation;
• Financial assistance to help pay for hotel stays, stays with family and friends, or other options while you look for a rental unit as well as rental assistance if you are displaced because of the disaster;
• Repair or replacement of a vehicle, appliances, room furnishings, personal or family computer; books, uniforms, tools, computers and other items required for school or work, including self-employment; and
• Moving and storage fees, medical expenses, childcare and funeral expenses.

You may receive money to repair the parts of your home damaged by the disaster regardless of pre-existing conditions. You can also make repairs that prevent similar damage from future disasters.

For more information about the types of FEMA assistance available under the Individual Assistance Program, visit: fema.gov/ia .

You can apply for disaster assistance today :

• Online at DisasterAssistance.gov
• Through the FEMA app
• By calling the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362
• At a Disaster Recovery Center .

To watch an accessible video about how to apply, visit FEMA Accessible: Registering for Individual Assistance – YouTube .

Applying for Public Assistance

The Public Assistance Program is FEMA’s largest grant program, providing funding to assist states, federally recognized tribal governments, U.S. territories, local governments, and certain types of private nonprofits. Public Assistance grants help pay for emergency and permanent work that helps communities respond to and recover from disasters.

The following areas remain eligible for Public Assistance Categories A-G: Bedford, Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Craig, Dickenson, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Montgomery, Pittsylvania, Pulaski, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise and Wythe Counties as well as the cities of Bristol, Covington, Danville, Galax, Norton, and Radford.

Categories A-G support permanent work in the following:

• Category A: Debris Removal
• Category B: Emergency Protective Measures
• Category C: Roads and Bridges
• Category D: Water Control Facilities
• Category E: Public Buildings and Contents
• Category F: Public Utilities
• Category G: Parks, Recreational, and other Facilities

For more information on Public Assistance, see: fema.gov/assistance/public .

For more information on Virginia’s disaster recovery, visit vaemergency.gov ,  the Virginia Department of Emergency Management Facebook page , fema.gov/disaster/4831 and facebook.com/FEMA .

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