Recovery Resources for Hurricane Helene

 

FEMA

www.disasterassistance.gov
800-621-3362
FEMA's individual assistance may cover emergency incidentals, temporary shelter and repair costs for those without home insurance or enough insurance. Apply online or call 800-621-3362 or use the FEMA App.

NC Offices that may be of assistance to NC residents:

Individual Assistance NC DPS

www.ncdps.gov/our-organization/emergency-management/disaster-recovery/individual-assistance

Individual Assistance Program Manager

Yevon Adams
984-365-7270
e-mail us

Individual Assistance Housing Coordinator

Michele Harrison
984-220-3763
e-mail us

Voluntary Agency Liaison

Philip C, Triplett
919-825-2335
e-mail us

SBP

www.sbpusa.org
800-276-9511
New Orleans-based disaster recovery organization that provides one-on-one assistance with FEMA applications and appeals.

HUD Disaster Relief for FHA Home Owners

Mortgage Assistance | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
https://www.hud.gov/disaster_resources
Mortgage assistance resources if unable to make a mortgage or facing foreclosure due to a major disaster.

Federal Employees Education and Assistance Fund

Disaster Relief - Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (feea.org)grantsinstructionsv90617 (feea.org)
Eligible Grant Expenses:

  • Major home repairs (not covered by insurance or other disaster aid)
  • Temporary lodging due to displacement
  • Replacement beds (mattresses and box springs damaged in the natural disaster)

IRS–Tax Considerations for Individuals in Declared Disaster Area

2023 Publication 547 (irs.gov)
Topic no. 107, Tax relief in disaster situations | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)
Impacted individuals can request extensions for filing and may be able to deduct losses.
Note: The IRS will ask for your FEMA number for deduction and may need for extension requests.

General Information on Assistance Programs

Hurricane Helene | USAGov
https://www.usa.gov/hurricane-helene
Includes Financial Services

Legal Aid in NC

Tropical Storm Helene Disaster Assistance - Legal Aid of North Carolina (legalaidnc.org)

Last updated: October 14, 2024

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199 Hemphill Knob Rd
Asheville, NC 28803

Phone:

828 348-3400

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