WYTHE COUNTY, Va. – UPDATE
More people in our area can now apply for help from Fema.
The agency has expanded assistance to anyone in Bedford, Bland, Carroll and Pittsylvania Counties and in Radford.
This can help you pay for essential items, temporary housing, home repairs and other losses.
Residents of the City of Galax, as well as Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Pulaski, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington and Wythe counties, remain eligible for assistance.
For more information about the types of FEMA assistance available under the Individual Assistance Program, visit fema.gov/ia.
- You can apply for disaster assistance today:
- Online at DisasterAssistance.gov
- Through the FEMA app
- By calling the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362
- At a Disaster Recovery Center
ORIGINAL STORY
There’s a new resource in Wythe County to help people who’ve been hit hard by Helene.
County officials have set up a FEMA application assistance program at the county’s emergency services building. The application process can take some time so this is an option for you if you have questions, or don’t have internet at home.
“We are simply facilitating the application process and helping out with the computer, and offering some moral support too. We are just here to kind of walk you through those most basic steps to make sure that you get that submitted so you can get that assistance you need.” Allyson Williams, Wythe County Public Information Officer.
They say they plan to keep this option for folks for as long as it is needed.
There has also been a large amount of misinformation regarding FEMA in the wake of Helene, and they have released a statement dispelling the false rumors. You can find that here.