How SC residents can make sure they get their FEMA money after Hurricane Helene
South Carolinians who suffered property damage from Hurricane Helene are starting to get letters from federal officials about receiving assistance recovering from the storm.
Some of those letters will say “no.” But the Federal Emergency Management Agency says that isn’t the end of the process.
“Applicants who receive a letter stating they are not eligible for assistance may need to submit additional information or supporting documentation for FEMA to continue to process an application for financial assistance,” the agency said in a news release Thursday.
Those unlucky applicants should come back to FEMA with:
▪ proof of insurance coverage;
▪ settlement of insurance claims or a denial letter from an insurance provider;
▪ proof of identity, occupancy and ownership;
▪ proof that the damaged property was your primary residence at the time of the disaster.
You can also call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362. The determination letter itself will include an appeal form you can submit within 60 days.
“You don’t need a written and signed appeal letter,” the FEMA news release said. “You just need to submit verifiable documents that support your appeal request and meet the criteria for the type of assistance appealed.”
You can submit your appeal and supporting documentation:
▪ Online at DisasterAssistance.gov, where you can create an account and upload documents.
▪ By mail: FEMA National Processing Service Center, P.O. Box 10055, Hyattsville MD 20782-7055.
▪ By fax: 800-827-8112 Attention: FEMA.
More information about South Carolina’s recovery efforts can be found on FEMA’s website.
This story was originally published October 10, 2024 at 12:57 PM.
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