Residents in GA, FL, NC, and SC: Understand the
#Helene
recovery process and apply for disaster assistance:
✅ On
✅ Through the
@FEMA
app
✅ By calling 800-621-3362
Major disaster declarations are approved in GA, FL, NC & SC. If you sustained losses from
#Helene
& live in one of the designated counties, start the recovery process.
Take photos of damages, make a list of lost items, file a claim & apply for assistance:
Be prepared while traveling abroad. Enroll in the
@StateDept
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
Get safety alerts from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate where you’re traveling. It also makes it easier to contact you if there’s an emergency. 🔗
During disasters, it’s critical to avoid spreading false information.
🔹Rumor: FEMA will only provide $750 to
#Helene
survivors.
🔹Fact: $750 Serious Needs Assistance is only ONE type of assistance available to help pay for essential emergency supplies.
#Helene
survivors: You can simultaneously apply for
@FEMA
funding and SBA disaster assistance to fully recover.
Apply for FEMA funding:
800-621-3362
Apply for SBA assistance:
800‐659‐2955
If you lost access to water because a private well or septic system was damaged from
#Helene
, you may be eligible for FEMA assistance. See how you can start your recovery and apply for FEMA assistance today:
The USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline is here to help with food safety in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Call from 10 AM to 6 PM EST, M-F to speak live with a person who can help determine what food in your household or current location is safe to eat.
What
@DHSgov
and
@fema
are
Florida: Power Restoration Efforts
🟢TODAY: 20,105 power outages remain, down from roughly 1,323,821 at its peak on Sept. 27.
📉~99% decrease in power outages.
Get our latest situation report on
#Helene
recovery efforts as of Oct 3, 2024.
Hurricane Helene survivors receiving federal disaster assistance can now receive discounted phone and broadband service through our Lifeline program to stay connected during the recovery process.
Were you affected by
#Helene
? We can help! Make sure to submit an application if you are in one of the designated counties. Call 800-621-3362 or visit .
Here is all the information you need to know to start your recovery ⤵️
The Florida Division of Emergency Management has successfully secured the addition of Gulf County for FEMA
#Helene
Disaster Assistance.
There are 3 ways to apply:
🖥️ Visit
📱 Download the FEMA App
☎️ Call 1-800-621-3362
Visit .
North Carolina: Power Restoration Efforts
🟢TODAY: 295,514 power outages remain, down from roughly 1,004,273 at its peak on Sept. 27.
📉~71% decrease in power outages.
Get our latest situation report on
#Helene
recovery efforts as of Oct 3, 2024.
Some food can spoil quickly after a storm like
#Helene
. Throw away perishables that have not been refrigerated or frozen properly due to an outage, food that may have been in floodwater, & any with an unusual odor, color or texture.
Tips via
@CDCGov
:
Hurricanes, wildfires, floods, and power outages can lead to foodborne illness when food is exposed to unsafe conditions. Learn how to prepare, protect, and ensure your food is safe:
Carbon monoxide is a deadly gas you can't see or smell. If you have family using a portable generator, make sure they have it outdoors at least 20 feet away from their home.
Save this graphic to share information with those impacted by Hurricane Helene flooding and power outages. Our team is available to answer questions on the Meat & Poultry Hotline (English/Spanish), 10 AM to 6 PM EST, M-F.
What
@DHSgov
and
@fema
are doing to support:
South Carolina: Power Restoration Efforts
🟢TODAY: 375,000 power outages remain, down from roughly 1.2 million at its peak on Sept. 27.
📉~70% decrease in power outages.
Get our latest situation report on
#Helene
recovery efforts as of Oct 3, 2024.
#Helene
update: Business owners and residents in declared disaster areas in FL, GA, NC, SC, TN and VA are eligible to apply for SBA disaster assistance.
➡️ Apply in-person or online:
➡️ For help, call 800‐659‐2955
➡️ Follow
@SBA_ODRR
for more updates