Response and Recovery Efforts Underway Across Multiple Affected by Hurricane Helene

WASHINGTON - First responders across local and state governments, the private sector, nonprofits, faith-based organizations and the federal family continue working to address the immediate needs of survivors and their communities.

These photos highlight response and recovery efforts across affected states impacted by Hurricane Helene.

President Biden has approved federal disaster assistance that is available for survivors in designated counties in Florida, GeorgiaNorth Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Survivors may apply for assistance in three ways: online by visiting disasterassistance.gov, calling 800-621-3362 or on the FEMA App.

Survivors may receive upfront funds to help with essential items like food, water, baby formula and other emergency supplies. Funds may also be available to repair storm-related damage to homes and personal property, as well as assistance to find a temporary place to stay.

Asheville, NC (Oct. 1, 2024) - Volunteers distribute supplies to those affected by Hurricane Helene. Valdosta, Ga. (Sept. 30, 2024) - FEMA helps survivors of Hurricane Helene by distributing water, MREs, and tarps in Lowndes County, Georgia. Steinhatchee, Fla. (Oct. 1, 2024) - FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams help survivors of Hurricane Helene. Fletcher, NC (Oct. 1, 2024) - FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams help Hurricane Helene survivors, including registering them for aid.SWANNANOA, North Carolina - Volunteers serve hot food to survivors in downtown Swannanoa. (Photo Credit: FEMA) Swannanoa, N.C. - (October 1, 2024) - The town of Swannanoa in Western North Carolina reels in the wake of devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.GREENVILLE, South Carolina - Members of the South Carolina Army National Guard distribute meals and water to disaster survivors in Greenville. (Photo Credit: FEMA)ASHEVILE, North Carolina - Members of the North Carolina Army National Guard work alongside volunteers at William W. Estes Elementary School to load meals and water for disaster survivors. (Photo Credit: FEMA)STEINHATCHEE, Florida. - FEMA speaks with a Hurricane Helene survivor. Agency personnel are on the ground helping survivors register for disaster assistance. (Photo Credit: FEMA)ASHEVILLE, North Carolina: The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response deployed a National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) team to provide 24-hour emergency department surge support at Mission Hospital in Asheville. This is one of four sites in western North Carolina receiving NDMS medical support. (Source: HHS)

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