ATLANTA, GA – Governor Brian Kemp announced that eight additional Georgia counties impacted by Hurricane Helene are now eligible for federal disaster assistance. The Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Helene now covers Bryan, Butts, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, Long, Newton, and Wayne counties for Individual Assistance. 

Individual Assistance can fund individual and family recovery efforts, which may include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of Hurricane Helene.

Residents in these designated counties can apply for assistance in any of the following ways: 

  • Online at DisasterAssistance.gov
  • Calling 1-800-621-3362
  • People who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY may call 800-462-7585.

The deadline for applications is December 2, 2024. For more information on the Major Disaster Declaration, please email [email protected] for Individual Assistance, and [email protected] for Public Assistance.

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As part of the Office of the Governor, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency collaborates with local, state, and federal governments in partnership with private sector and non-governmental organizations to protect life and property against man-made and natural emergencies. GEMA/HS’s Ready Georgia website and preparedness campaign provides Georgians with the knowledge needed to effectively prepare for disasters. Go to gema.georgia.gov/plan-prepare/ready-georgia for information on developing a custom emergency plan and Ready kit.