ATLANTA — In the aftermath of Helene's impacts on Georgia, thousands of residents in the state are left with damaged homes from severe flooding and downed trees, while many more are still without power.
In the days ahead, Georgia emergency management officials and the Red Cross will be setting up resources for victims of Helene. Right now, the federal and state level have resources set up for those impacted.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA has a list of local resources on its website that has a list of state and local resources for victims of Helene.
Every county in Georgia falls under a designated area of disaster assistance for Hurricane Helene.
- To visit FEMA's website for resource information related to Helene, click here.
- To visit FEMA's website, with a direct link to emergency response resources in Georgia, click here.
Georgia Emergency Management Agency
How to apply for individual and public assistance:
- 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.
Other resources:
- To visit GEMA's website with a list of local emergency management agencies, government office closures and more, click the link here.
- GEMA also said that those impacted should contact the Crisis Cleanup Hotline to assist with storm-related damages.
Forsyth County resources
- For information on resources in Forsyth County, click the link here.
