Fact Sheets

In an effort to keep FEMA.gov current, please see the content archive for information prior to January 20, 2025.
How to Document Home Ownership and Occupancy for FEMA

As part of the disaster assistance process, FEMA must determine ownership and occupancy of damaged primary residences. FEMA has taken steps to make it easier for disaster survivors in Georgia to verify ownership and occupancy after experiencing loss.

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Wildfire Survivors Should Take Advantage of State and Federal Resources

FEMA and the state recognize the immense financial and emotional toll wildfires have on individuals and families. While coping with these challenges, here are some resources that may help.

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Direct Housing Recipients Must Comply With FEMA Licensing Agreements

Tennesseans displaced by Tropical Storm Helene may be eligible for temporary housing units for up to 18 months while securing a permanent housing solution. They must agree to follow the terms and conditions of FEMA’s revocable license or temporary housing agreement.

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FEMA Assistance for Those Unhoused or Residing in Non- Traditional Housing Before the Disaster

FEMA Assistance is available to disaster survivors the unhoused or those residing in non-traditional housing, such as a tent or lean-to type of home before the disaster.

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Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams: Meeting Survivors Where They Are

Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams (DSAT) are in Los Angeles County supporting wildfire survivors by registering them for assistance, identifying immediate needs, providing application updates and providing referrals to additional community resources.

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8 Tips for Appealing FEMA’s Decision

You may appeal any decision by FEMA regarding your application for the Individual Assistance program. Sometimes all you need is to provide additional information. Here are tips to help submit your appeal to FEMA.

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FEMA assistance won’t affect other government benefits

FEMA assistance is not taxable. Applying for disaster assistance will not affect other federal benefits you may receive.

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Transitional Sheltering Assistance: What You Need to Know Now

FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) provides short-term hotel/motel lodging for eligible disaster survivors whose residence is uninhabitable or inaccessible because of a disaster.

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Georgia Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene Recovery

Survivors have less than three weeks left to apply for federal assistance. The deadline to apply for assistance for both Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene is February. 7, 2025.

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Help for survivors with insurance

FEMA may provide assistance to underinsured survivors to help pay for disaster-related costs that insurance doesn’t cover.

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