A few months after Hurricanes Helene and Debby, Georgians are still recovering from the impacts of the storms. Even months out, there is still aid available — but applications must be completed by Jan. 7, 2025.
“The one thing that’s special about this situation in Georgia is that some people may have been impacted by both storms,” said Barb Sturner, an external affairs specialist with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Sturner said FEMA has already given out more than $236 million in aid and handled over 180,000 applicants. Nobody is required to sign up with FEMA, she said, but for Georgians affected by Hurricanes Helene or Debby they may be eligible for aid to help in their recovery.
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