FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The deadline for Georgians to apply for FEMA aid due to Hurricane Helene or Tropical Storm Debby is approaching.
According to the FEMA website, more than 70 counties across Georgia are eligible for federal aid, rental assistance, housing, and other assistance.
FEMA spokesperson Darrell Habbisch says insurance is the first line of defense following storm damage.
Counties approved for assistance for Hurricane Helene include: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Bryan, Bulloch, Burke, Butts, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Columbia, Cook, Dodge, Echols, Effingham, Elbert, Emanuel, Evans, Fulton, Glascock, Glynn, Hancock, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Lanier, Laurens, Liberty, Lincoln, Long, Lowndes, McDuffie, McIntosh, Montgomery, Newton, Pierce, Rabun, Richmond, Screven, Stephens, Taliaferro, Tattnall, Telfair, Thomas, Tift, Toombs, Treutlen, Ware, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Wheeler and Wilkes.
Counties approved for assistance for Tropical Storm Debby include: Bryan, Bulloch, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Liberty, Long and Screven.
There are four ways to apply for assistance:
- Online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
- The FEMA App for mobile devices
- Call toll-free 800-621-3362. Survivors can also contact the Georgia Call Center Monday through Saturday at 678-547-2861 for assistance with their application.
- FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers. For locations and hours, go online to fema.gov/drc.
The deadline to apply is midnight on Feb. 8.
