FEMA is extending its Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) Program to Jan. 25 for residents of North Carolina, in keeping with a Monday announcement.
The program, which was set to run out on Tuesday, funds momentary housing, like resort or motel rooms, for 1000’s of individuals displaced from their properties by Hurricane Helene.
The federal help provides households further time to search out different housing options or to make repairs to their properties.
A drone view exhibits injury following Hurricane Helene, in Asheville, North Carolina, on Sept. 29. (Reuters/Marco Bello)
More than 3,000 households are eligible for this system’s extension, in keeping with FEMA.
The company mentioned folks trying out of their momentary housing on Tuesday are returning to liveable properties or have withdrawn from FEMA assistance.
NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR PUSHES FEMA TO EXTEND TEMPORARY SHELTER ASSISTANCE AS WINTER STORM ROLLS IN
More than 10,000 households accepted momentary shelter in resorts taking part within the TSA program following the aftermath of the hurricane, FEMA mentioned final month, however most have since moved to longer-term housing.
Homes are seen within the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Oct. 2, 2024, in Chimney Rock Village, North Carolina. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
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Each county additionally has its personal shelters and nonprofits to help people who find themselves not eligible for FEMA’s program.
