{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://collins.house.gov/media/press-releases/hurricane-helene-recovery-resources", "Hurricane Helene Recovery Resources", "2024-10-07", "2024", "2024-10", "Republican", "House", "GA", "Mike Collins", "C001129", "collins.house.gov", "mikecollins", "https://collins.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Hurricane Helene has devastated parts of our state, and I wish you and your family well as you recover from any damage sustained in your neighborhoods. If you have been impacted, please know that you are not alone. If you require assistance or information, please view the below resources.\n\nLocal Resources\n\nFind and contact your county's emergency services.\n\nCheck for power outages: Georgia Power Outages Map.\n\nState Resources\n\nGeorgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA): 404-635-7200\n\nReport damage to GEMA.\n\nHurricane Helene Cleanup Hotline: 844-965-1386\n\nCheck current highway conditions.\n\nFederal Resources\n\nTo report crop loss or seek assistance regarding your farm, please contact your local USDA Service Center or call 877-508-8364. The following are USDA disaster assistance resources and links:\n\nUSDA Disaster Assistance Programs at a Glance Factsheet \u2013 English | Spanish\n\nFarmers.gov Hurricane Resources\n\nDisaster Assistance Discovery Tool\n\nFarm Loan Assistance Tool\n\nFarmRaise\n\nApply for FEMA Assistance online or check your status by phone at 1-800-621-3362.\n\nHow to Apply for Individual Assistance\n\nHomeowners and renters in Georgia\u2019s 10th Congressional District communities of Elbert, Butts, and Newton counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance. Individual Assistance may include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, immediate housing and food needs, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of Hurricane Helene.\n\nThere are several ways to apply: Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App or call 800-621-3362.\n\nUnderstanding Your FEMA Eligibility Letter\n\nIf you applied for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Helene, you will receive an eligibility letter from FEMA in the mail or by email.\n\nThe letter will explain your application status and how to respond. It is important to read the letter carefully because it will include the amount of any assistance FEMA may provide and information on the appropriate use of disaster assistance funds.\n\nYou may need to submit additional information or supporting documentation for FEMA to continue to process an application for financial assistance. Examples of missing documentation may include:\n\nProof of insurance coverage\n\nSettlement of insurance claims or denial letter from insurance provider\n\nProof of identity\n\nProof of occupancy\n\nProof of ownership\n\nProof that the damaged property was the applicant\u2019s primary residence at the time of the disaster\n\nIf you have questions about your letter, or disagree with the initial decision, visit a Disaster Recovery Center, if available, or call the disaster assistance helpline at 800-621-3362 to find out what information FEMA needs.\n\nHow to Appeal\n\nThe letter from FEMA will provide information on the types of documents or information that FEMA needs. It will also include an optional appeal form that you can use. Your appeal must be submitted within 60 days of the date of your decision letter.\n\nYou can appeal any FEMA decision or award amount by sending documents that show you qualify and need more help, like estimates for repairs, receipts, bills, etc. Each decision letter you receive from FEMA explains types of documents that may help you appeal your FEMA\u2019s decision or award amount for that type of assistance.\n\nSupporting documents may include:\n\nReceipts,\n\nBills,\n\nRepair estimates,\n\nProperty titles or deeds, or\n\nAny other information that may support the reasons for the appeal.\n\nWhat should I include on documents I send to FEMA?\n\nAll documents you send to FEMA as part of your appeal should include your:\n\nFull name,\n\nCurrent phone number and address,\n\nDisaster Number (DR-4821-GA for Tropical Storm Debby) (DR-4830-GA for Hurricane Helene) and FEMA Application Number written on all pages, and\n\nAddress of the disaster-damaged home.\n\nReceipts, bills and estimates must include the business name and contact information to help FEMA confirm the information.\n\nCan someone appeal for me?\n\nYes. If you send a written explanation for the appeal that is written by someone other than you, it must include their signature. FEMA will need your written permission to share information about your application. You can do this by completing an Authorization for the Release of Information Under the Privacy Act form and sending it to FEMA.\n\nHow can I send documents?\n\nYou can send appeals or supporting documents to FEMA by:", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://collins.house.gov/media/press-releases/hurricane-helene-recovery-resources"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.5175947919487953, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}