Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has announced that FEMA’s Direct Temporary Housing Assistance has been approved for six counties in Northeast Tennessee affected by Tropical Storm Helene on September 26. The counties eligible for this assistance include Carter, Cocke, Greene, Johnson, Unicoi, and Washington.
Governor Lee emphasized the importance of providing critical resources to the communities impacted by the storm, expressing gratitude to federal partners for their support in the state’s recovery efforts. The Direct Temporary Housing Assistance Program is designed to assist homeowners or renters whose residences have suffered major damage or have been completely destroyed, making them unsafe or uninhabitable.
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Patrick C. Sheehan, the Director of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA), highlighted the significance of this approval, ensuring that displaced families have safe housing as they work to rebuild their lives. TEMA is committed to supporting the recovery process by providing necessary resources to help survivors regain stability.
To qualify for FEMA’s Direct Temporary Housing Assistance, survivors must reside in the approved counties and apply for FEMA Individual Assistance by the December 2 deadline. Applications can be submitted online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by phone at 1-800-621-3362, through the FEMA Mobile App, or in-person at Multi-Agency Resource Centers or Disaster Recovery Centers.
For additional details on FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program, individuals can visit the FEMA website.
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Tennessee Warns Against Flood-Damaged Car Scams
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance, along with the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission, is cautioning consumers to be wary of purchasing vehicles that have been damaged by recent flooding due to hurricanes. Unscrupulous sellers may attempt to sell these cars deceptively as undamaged. The Commission advises buying from licensed dealers, using verification tools like VINCheck, and thoroughly inspecting vehicles for flood damage indicators. Consumers should also be aware of the differences between freshwater and saltwater flood damage, which affects a vehicle’s repairability and resale value.