WPBN: Homeowners and renters in twenty-eight counties across South Carolina who were impacted by Hurricane Helene will now have additional time to submit their applications for government help.
By submitting a request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the state of South Carolina has been granted permission to extend the deadline for this extension.
Those who have been impacted by the hurricane now have extra time to seek assistance as a result of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s decision to extend the application deadline until January 28.
People who live in the counties of Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood, Hampton, Jasper, Kershaw, Laurens, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Orangeburg, Pickens, Richland, Saluda, Spartanburg, Union, and York, as well as people who are members of the Catawba Indian Nation, are all eligible to submit an application for this federal assistance opportunity.
After a disaster of this nature, the support provided by FEMA is intended to assist people and families in rebuilding their lives. Several different kinds of assistance are included.
If their homes are deemed unusable, there is a possibility that homeowners and renters could be eligible for subsidies to provide temporary lodging. Depending on the circumstances, this support can take the shape of rental assistance or payment for hotel stays.
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Additionally, there is financial assistance available for the purpose of repairing or rebuilding principal dwellings, which includes access routes that are privately owned and operated, such as driveways, roads, or bridges.
Not only can FEMA offer assistance with housing, but it may also grant funding to reimburse expenses that are directly affected by the disaster.
This includes the expenditures associated with relocating and storage, as well as the costs associated with repairing or replacing personal items and automobiles for the individual. Other expenses that are eligible for reimbursement include those related to medical and dental treatment, child care, and a variety of other items that may have been lost or damaged as a result of the disaster.
In the event that they require assistance to replace tools and equipment that have been damaged by a natural catastrophe and are not covered by insurance, individuals who are self-employed, farm staff, farmers, and foresters may also be eligible for aid.
The individuals in question are need to provide evidence that the tools and equipment are essential to their employment or means of subsistence in order to be eligible.
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FEMA has made the process of applying for assistance as easy and convenient as possible.
Using the official website, DisasterAssistance.gov, is the way that guarantees the quickest response time. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) App, which can be downloaded on mobile devices, is another easy option for residents to use in order to ask for help.
FEMA has a toll-free helpline at 800-621-3362 for anyone who would rather submit their application over the phone. The helpline is accessible at any time of the day or night, and support is provided in a number of different languages.
Individuals who make use of relay services, such as the Video Relay Service or captioned telephones, have the ability to supply FEMA with their specific relay service number in order to guarantee that communication is carried out without any interruptions.
The purpose of this extension is to enable people who have been affected by Hurricane Helene with additional time and resources, with the goal of assisting them in recovering and rebuilding their lives with the required support.
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