FEMA Extends Transitional Sheltering Assistance Deadline

FEMA has announced an extension of its Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program in response to a forecasted winter storm affecting Western North Carolina, allowing individuals displaced by Hurricane Helene additional time in hotels. As of January 6, over 5,600 households were utilizing this program, but nearly 3,500 families have been deemed ineligible due to reasons such as homes being deemed habitable or inability to contact applicants. Protestors gathered at Pack Square in Asheville to urge FEMA to extend this assistance beyond the January 10 deadline. In Georgia, FEMA has also extended the application deadline for those impacted by Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby, providing more time for residents to apply for aid. The agency aims to facilitate better access to assistance for affected individuals, highlighting ongoing recovery efforts across both states.