FEMA extends aid deadline for South Carolinians affected by Helene
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Three months after Hurricane Helene hit our area, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended the aid deadline for residents in South Carolina.
At the request of the state of South Carolina, homeowners and renters affected by Helene now have until Jan. 28 to apply for assistance with FEMA.
With the extended deadline, FEMA still strongly urges people to apply as soon as possible.
After the deadline of Jan. 28, you may still submit documents, update your information and stay in with FEMA regarding your application, but you must apply before the deadline.
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FEMA assistance may include:
- Funds for temporary housing while you are unable to live in your home, such as rental assistance or reimbursement for hotel costs
- Funds to the repair or replacement of your primary home, including privately-owned access routes, such as driveways, roads, or bridges;
- Funds for disaster-caused expenses, such as repair or replacement of personal property and vehicles, funds for moving and storage, medical, dental, child care and other miscellaneous items.
Farmers, farm employees, self-employed individuals and foresters may be eligible for assistance to replace disaster-damaged tools and equipment not covered by insurance when they can show these items are required by their employer.
In December, FEMA extended the aid deadline for Georgia to Feb. 7.
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When you apply with FEMA, have the following information ready:
- Phone number where you can be ed
- Address at the time of the disaster
- Address where you are staying now
- Social Security Number of one member of the household
- Basic list of damage and losses
- Bank information if you choose direct deposit for FEMA money
- Insurance Information: if you have insurance, including the policy number
FEMA says employees will be in the two-state area for as long as they are needed.
There are several ways to apply for help, including at disasterassistance.gov, using the FEMA app or calling the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362.
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