Relief programs are available to CSRA farmers hurt by Helene
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The application period is opening for an emergency loan program to help Georgia farmers affected by Hurricane Helene.
Known as SAFETY 24, it’s a low-interest, emergency loan program.
Farmers who suffered losses from Helene and live in a designated disaster area or adjacent county are eligible to apply for up to $500,000 at a 2% fixed interest rate.
This special loan program will be istered on a first-come, first served basis.
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The application form and additional details can be found online at https://www.gdaonline.com/hurricane-helene-loan-program/.
Applications can be submitted by email or regular mail. Online applications should be sent to [email protected] Printed applications should be sent to Georgia Development Authority, 1890 Highway 130, Monroe, Ga 39655.
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Preliminary assessments from University of Georgia estimate the economic impact of Hurricane Helene on agriculture – Georgia’s No. 1 industry – at $6.46 billion, including $3.2 billion in direct losses to Georgia farmers.
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Two other programs for landowners are being rolled out by the Georgia Forestry Commission.:
- The Fuels Mitigation Program, for landowners with 10 or more acres of forestland damaged by Helene. is available through Dec. 6. Apply here: Hurricane Helene Fuel Mitigation Program | Georgia Forestry Commission.
- The Forest Access Road and Firebreak Restoration Project. Apply through Dec. 6 here: Hurricane Helene Firebreaks Cleanout.
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