Rock Hill FEMA assistance center opens for Helene damage. Where, when you can get help
A FEMA claims center to assist York County residents with Helene storm damage opened Thursday in downtown Rock Hill.
The center is located at the York County Library main branch at 138 East Black St. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Monday through Wednesday of next week. Friday and Saturday hours are 9:30 to 6 p.m. The center will be closed Sunday.
No appointment is necessary.
York County residents became eligible for individual assistance to homeowners and renters Oct. 7, after the Sept. 27 storm caused millions in property damage.
About 3,800 people in York County have already applied for help online. The county ‘s population is almost 300,000 people.
More than $1.4 million in grants have been approved for York County residents for home repairs, temporary lodging and other uninsured losses, said Hannah Kirschman, FEMA media relations specialist.
The in-person site gives people an opportunity to talk to FEMA intake workers and determine if their damage meets federal guidelines for help, York County officials said Thursday morning.
What you need to apply
FEMA said people must have certain information when applying.
The information includes a current phone number, address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying if displaced. People should also bring a general list of damage and losses, Social Security Number, and banking and insurance information.
People can apply in-person, online or by phone.
▪ Online, go to DisasterAssistance.gov.
▪ You can also apply using the FEMA App for mobile devices or calling 800-621-3362.
FEMA has also set up a web site to dispel rumors about benefits. To see what FEMA says is correct or false, visit https://www.fema.gov/disaster/recover/rumor/hurricane-rumor-response.
