Georgians in Taliaferro Co. now eligible for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Helene

TALIAFERRO COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Homeowners and renters in Taliaferro County who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene can now apply for FEMA disaster assistance.

FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary lodging, basic home repair costs, personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs.

Previously, Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Bryan, Bulloch, Burke , Butts, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Columbia , Cook, Dodge, Echols, Effingham, Elbert, Emanuel , Evans, Fulton, Glascock , Glynn, Hancock, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Jefferson , Jenkins, Johnson, Lanier, Laurens, Liberty, Lincoln , Long, Lowndes, McDuffie , McIntosh, Montgomery, Newton, Pierce, Rabun, Richmond , Screven , Tattnall, Telfair, Thomas, Tift, Toombs, Treutlen, Ware, Warren , Washington , Wayne and Wheeler counties were approved for assistance to households.

There are several ways to apply: Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov , use the FEMA App , call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 or visit a Disaster Recovery Center . The FEMA Helpline is open every day and help is available in most languages.

The deadline to apply is Dec. 2, 2024.

What You’ll Need When You Apply

• § A current phone number where you can be contacted.
• § Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.
• § Your Social Security number.
• § A general list of damage and losses.
• § Banking information if you choose direct deposit.
• § If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.

If you have homeowners, renters or flood insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible. FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. If your policy does not cover all your disaster expenses, you may be eligible for federal assistance.

For the latest information about Georgia’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4830 . Follow FEMA on X at x.com/femaregion4 or on Facebook at facebook.com/fema .

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