Post-storm resources for Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Stay in Touch with FEMA
The deadline to apply for Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton FEMA assistance was Jan. 7, 2025. FEMA is still available to help applicants.
To ensure your disaster assistance process remains on track, residents are advised to stay in touch with FEMA. It is especially important to advise FEMA about changes to any contact information FEMA has on file, such as address, phone number or email. To update contact information or check application status:
- Visit DisasterAssistance.gov
- Call FEMA directly at (800) 621-FEMA (3362)
- Download and use the FEMA app
Missing information could prevent your application from being completed. To submit all necessary or missing documents:
- Log into your FEMA account at DisasterAssistance.gov
- Mail to P.O. Box 10055, Attn: FEMA, Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055
- Fax with a coversheet to (800) 827-8112
Hurricane recovery information:
- Hurricane Milton: FEMA.gov/disaster/4834
- Hurricane Helene: FEMA.gov/disaster/4828
- Hurricane Debby: FEMA.gov/disaster/4806
FEMA Appeals Process
Residents who applied for FEMA assistance after Hurricanes Helene or Milton will receive a decision letter explaining FEMA’s determination of eligibility. If the request was not approved, residents may appeal the decision, which must be submitted within 60 days of the date of the decision letter.
What to include with the appeal
FEMA may request supporting documentation with your appeal such as:
- Receipts
- Bills
- Repair estimates
- Property titles or deeds
- Any other information that may support your reasons for the appeal
When submitting any documentation or information to FEMA, residents must include the following on every page:
- FEMA application number
- FEMA disaster number (DR-4806-FL for Hurricane Debby, DR-4828-FL for Hurricane Helene and DR-4834-FL for Hurricane Milton)
For appeals by a third party, the applicant or co-applicant must also have a valid Written Consent on file for the third party with authorization to appeal or represent the applicant at the time of inspection.
Submit an appeal in one of three ways:
- Online at DisasterAssistance.gov. Log into the account and upload supporting documents via the Correspondence Upload Center.
- By mail: FEMA Individuals & Households Program, National Processing Center P.O. Box 10055 Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055
- By fax: (800) 827-8112, Attention: FEMA - Individuals & Households Program
After submitting your appeal
FEMA reviews all appeals and decisions are typically made within 30 days but can take up to 90 days. Through the review process, residents might be requested to provide additional information. Residents will be notified in writing of the response to their appeal, either by mail or via the DisasterAssistance.gov account they created when they applied with FEMA.