Updated October 16, 2024
TEMA Updates (visit Hurricane Helene (tn.gov))
- Tennessee Executive Orders by Governor Bill Lee
- Standard Waiver List for Hurricanes and Natural Disasters v. Sept 2021
- Hurricane Helene
- Volunteers and Donations
- Flash Report #10 Hurricane Helene
FEMA Updates:
- FEMA Update as of October 10, 2024
- FEMA Update as of October 8, 2024
- FEMA Update as of October 8, 2024
- FEMA Update as of October 7, 2024
- FEMA Update as of October 6, 2024
- FEMA Update as of October 5, 2024
- FEMA Update as of October 4, 2024
- FEMA UPDATE as of October 2, 2024
There are three ways apply for FEMA assistance:
- Online by visiting disasterassistance.gov.
- Calling 1-800-621-3362.
- Download and apply on the FEMA App.
Homeowners and renters with damage to their home or personal property from previous disasters, whether they received FEMA funds or not, are still eligible to apply for and receive assistance for Hurricane Helene.
Additionally, yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra declared a Public Health Emergency (PHE) for South Carolina and Tennessee to address the health impacts of Hurricane Helene. This follows recent announcements of PHE declarations for Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. PHE declarations give the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) health care providers and suppliers greater flexibility in meeting emergency health needs of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.
Voluntary organizations are also providing personnel and resources to the hardest hit areas. The American Red Cross has more than 850 trained disaster workers providing comfort and operating shelters. They are also helping find loved ones through their helpline 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or by visiting the Red Cross Hurricane Helene Reunification page, where you can enter pertinent information about the person you’re looking for. If someone is missing a child related to this disaster or any other incident, they need to call 9-1-1 and then 1-800-THE-LOST to receive assistance from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
People can receive free services like cutting fallen trees, tarping roofs and mold mitigation with the help of Crisis Cleanup by calling 844-965-1386. The hotline is open through October 11 and can connect people with volunteers from local relief organizations, community groups and the faith-based community who may be able to assist.
Tennessee
- Residents can call 1-800-824-3463 to report a missing person. Callers should be prepared to relay as much information as possible including names, phone numbers, vehicle identification and last known whereabouts
- Counties have started establishing donation centers. For the evolving list, visit TEMA’s website.
- A FEMA Incident Management Assistance Team is onsite at the state Emergency Operations Center in Nashville to coordinate with the state and facilitate any requests for assistance
- Federal Urban Search & Rescue personnel are on the ground in Knoxville