FEMA extends housing aid for Hurricane Helene survivors in North Carolina, providing relief amid freezing temperatures.
At a Glance
- FEMA extends Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) Program to January 25 for North Carolina residents
- Over 3,000 families eligible for the program’s extension
- Extension allows households more time to find alternative housing or repair homes
- Concerns arose due to cold temperatures in North Carolina
- Program provides temporary housing in hotels or motels for those displaced by Hurricane Helene
FEMA Extends Vital Housing Aid
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced an extension of its Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) Program for North Carolina residents affected by Hurricane Helene. The program, which provides temporary housing in hotels and motels for those displaced by the disaster, will now continue until January 25. This extension comes as a relief to many survivors who are still struggling to find stable housing in the wake of the hurricane.
But the reality is…that’s just not that long. And many people have nowhere to go after January 25.
According to FEMA, “More than 3,000 families are eligible for the program’s extension.” This decision allows households additional time to either find alternative housing or complete necessary repairs to their homes. The extension is particularly crucial given the current cold temperatures in North Carolina, which have heightened concerns for those without proper shelter.
Wow…
FEMA Extends Transitional Housing Assistance For North Carolina Hurricane Helene Survivors https://t.co/yInUXl2drP #OAN
— One America News (@OANN) January 14, 2025
Program Impact and Eligibility
The TSA program has been a lifeline for many North Carolina residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. FEMA reported that “More than 10,000 households accepted temporary shelter in hotels participating in the TSA program following the aftermath of the hurricane,” though most have since transitioned to longer-term housing solutions.
“NC communities still struggling from Hurricane Helene. More than 10,000 households accepted temporary shelter in hotels participating in the TSA program following the aftermath of the hurricane, but most have since moved to longer-term housing,” FEMA stated.
Eligibility for the TSA program requires maintaining contact with FEMA, having an unsafe home, not receiving rental assistance, and not having insurance for living expenses. It’s important to note that FEMA covers room costs, taxes, and non-refundable pet fees through this program, providing comprehensive support for displaced families.
The Biden White House should have done so, so much more to help these people.
