CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — FEMA (Federal Emergency Response Agency) is speaking out against speculations that the emergency agency will soon run out of money to help those impacted by Helene.
After these storms ripped through parts of southwestern Virginia and North Carolina at the end September, relief started pouring in from organizations, including FEMA .
As of Oct. 6, FEMA has already approved $506,325 in “individual assistance,” which includes housing and other needs — and more funds will be on the way to those who qualify.
George Paul, the media relations specialist with FEMA, said the organization is nowhere near running out of money and encourages people to reach out to get help.
“FEMA has enough funds in place to assist survivors right now with our disaster relief fund,” Paul said.
Paul said he is combatting misinformation that FEMA is running out of money for Helene victims. He does not know how the rumor got started, but said the effects can hurt victims seeking assistance.