FEMA opens disaster recovery centers in Greene and Hamblen counties

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FEMA continues to expand operations in Tennessee by opening new disaster recovery centers. The newest centers in Greene and Hamblen counties opened on October 22 and 23, respectively.

The centers are specialized locations where Tennesseans dealing with damage and losses caused by Hurricane Helene can receive assistance.

  • The Greene County Center is located in the Greene County Courthouse at 204 N. Cutler St.
  • The Hamblen County Center is located at the Utility Commission Conference and Training Center at 441 Main St. in Morristown.

According to a FEMA press release, disaster recovery centers will be open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

According to FEMA’s online disaster recovery center locator, there are currently three other disaster recovery centers in Tennessee:

  • Carter County: 1745 Highway 19 E., Elizabethton, TN 37643
  • Cocke County: 466 Learning Road, Newport, TN 37821
  • Unicoi County: 615 S. Main Ave., Erwin, TN 37650

As of October 18, the federal government had provided $12.3 million in FEMA funds for Tennesseans affected by Hurricane Helene for housing and other assistance.

People seeking FEMA assistance can visit disaster relief centers, including two recently opened, or apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA app or call the hotline at 800-621-3362. According to a FEMA press release, the deadline for submitting applications for federal disaster assistance is December 2.

Hayden Dunbar is a reporter-storyteller. Email [email protected].

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