Hurricane Helene survivors in Macon County can now apply for cash grants, assistance locally [Video]

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended its reach to Macon County, North Carolina with a recently opened FEMA Disaster Recovery Center.

Residents who were impacted by the wrath of Hurricane Helene can apply for cash assistance under the following program:

• Housing AssistanceRental Assistance Lodging Expense ReimbursementHome Repair or ReplacementAccessibility NeedsPrivately-owned roads, bridges, docksTemporary HousingHazard Mitigation
• Rental Assistance 
• Lodging Expense Reimbursement
• Home Repair or Replacement
• Accessibility Needs
• Privately-owned roads, bridges, docks
• Temporary Housing
• Hazard Mitigation
• Other Needs AssistanceDisplacementChildcareClean and SanitizeFuneralGroup Flood Insurance PolicyMedical/DentalPersonal PropertyTransportation
• Displacement
• Childcare
• Clean and Sanitize
• Funeral
• Group Flood Insurance Policy
• Medical/Dental
• Personal Property
• Transportation

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There is also a Legal Assistance program available to applicants at no cost.

The typical legal services include:

• Insurance policies and claims
• Foreclosure and mortgage issues
• Home repair contracts and contractors
• Landlord-tenant disputes
• Document replacement
• Government benefits information
• FEMA appeals
• Fraud

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