As reported by FEMA, the Biden administration has approved $825 million in federal assistance to support recovery efforts in regions affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
This approval includes aid for temporary housing, home repairs, and loans for uninsured property losses.
President Biden, alongside FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, visited St. Petersburg, Florida, on October 13, 2024, to assess the damage and reinforce the federal government’s commitment to helping affected communities recover.
A Major Disaster Declaration was also approved for Florida, impacting 34 counties.
Over 250,000 applications for assistance were submitted in one day, marking the busiest day in FEMA’s history.
In total, FEMA has approved $474 million for individual assistance and $351 million for debris removal and public safety efforts.
The agency continues to urge residents in affected areas to apply for assistance through the FEMA website or by calling the FEMA helpline.
As the recovery from Hurricane Milton continues, power restoration efforts have made substantial progress, with over 71% of outages restored across the region.
FEMA and state agencies are coordinating debris removal and urging residents to follow local guidance.
Over 800 FEMA personnel are on the ground, supporting search and rescue operations, sheltering assistance, and other critical response activities.
More than 40 shelters are housing over 2,700 people displaced by the storm, down from nearly 13,000 earlier in the week.
FEMA has also delivered over 1.2 million meals and 392,000 liters of water, ensuring survivors have access to essential resources.
Additional supplies are being prepared for further distribution as recovery continues.
FEMA has approved substantial funding for recovery efforts across states impacted by Hurricane Helene, including Florida, North Carolina, and Georgia.
Federal disaster assistance totaling $474 million has been distributed to help residents rebuild their homes and communities, with $351 million allocated for public safety and debris management.
More than 9,600 federal personnel are deployed to assist local governments in rebuilding and providing long-term support to survivors.
In Florida alone, FEMA has approved over $164 million in assistance, with 53,700 households receiving support.
Recovery centers are open across the Southeast, offering survivors the chance to meet with FEMA and state representatives for personalized assistance.
North Carolina has received over $86 million in disaster assistance for housing and other needs, with 1,250 FEMA staff deployed in affected areas.
In South Carolina, FEMA has approved over $114 million for households impacted by Helene.
The agency’s Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams are working throughout neighborhoods to help survivors apply for aid.
In Georgia, over $94 million has been approved for nearly 100,000 households, while Virginia has received $3.9 million in assistance.
FEMA continues to operate recovery centers and deliver critical supplies to these regions.
People are encouraged to visit FEMA’s website or call local helplines for more information on how to access aid and services.
The Biden administration, in coordination with FEMA, has approved $825 million in disaster assistance for individuals and communities affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Federal assistance is being distributed across Florida and several Southeastern states, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee.
FEMA personnel are on the ground assisting with power restoration, debris removal, and providing essential supplies.
More than 250,000 people have applied for assistance, marking a record day for FEMA registrations.
Recovery centers have been set up in various locations, and affected residents are urged to apply for aid.
