FEMA offering disaster survivor assistance for those impacted by Helene

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If your home flooded during Hurricane Helene, you’re probably gutting the drywall and drying everything out as best you can, but what else do you need to do to get the help you need?

If you need FEMA help, WINK News is helping you simplify the process.

Homeowners all over will need to apply for disaster aid. There are three ways to do this:

  • Online at DiasterAssistance.gov
  • By downloading the FEMA App
  • By calling the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362

You’ll need to have the following available:

  • Your address and zip code
  • Condition of your damaged home
  • Insurance information if available
  • Social security number
  • Phone number

FEMA representatives are making this easy for Lee County homeowners.

They’ve got boots on the ground in neighborhoods there, registering people for disaster aid to get the ball rolling.

But a reminder: You can call the FEMA helpline to verify that the FEMA visit is legitimate.

And remember, a disaster aid team member will never ask for your money and will always be wearing a badge with a photograph.

The deadline to apply is Nov., 27.

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