As crews continue working to restore power, communications and infrastructure across the Southeast, FEMA and federal partners are sending additional teams and resources to bolster state-led response efforts. More than 4,500 personnel from across the federal workforce are deployed and more than 1,000 are from FEMA. To date, FEMA has shipped over 7.1. million meals, more than 6.5 million liters of water, 150 generators and more than 200,000 tarps to the region.
Today, the White House announced that President Biden will travel to North Carolina to meet with community leaders and first responders. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell will remain in North Carolina to oversee response efforts and ensure the federal government provides urgent and extensive support to Asheville and surrounding areas.
Administrator Criswell today announced that FEMA Region 10 Regional Administrator Willie Nunn will deploy to South Carolina to oversee response and recovery operations in the state.
President Biden has approved Major Disaster declarations for areas of Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina, including 41 counties in Georgia announced today. Disaster survivors in these areas can begin their recovery process by applying for federal assistance through FEMA.
People with damage to their homes or personal property who live in the designated counties should apply for assistance, which may include upfront funds to help with essential items like food, water, baby formula and other emergency supplies. Funds may also be available to repair storm-related damage to homes and personal property, as well as assistance to find a temporary place to stay.