Extended Deadlines for Hurricane Helene and Milton Disaster Aid
Published Date: 3/26/2025
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Summary
People affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton get extra time to file disaster claims because of a funding pause from October to December 2024. The deadline for submitting paperwork is extended and the filing period is reopened to make sure no one misses out on help. This means more time and better chances to get the support they need!
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Disaster Filing Deadlines Extended
If you were affected by Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton, the physical filing deadlines for disaster claims have been extended because of the disaster funding lapse that occurred October 15 through December 21, 2024. This gives affected people extra time to submit required paperwork so they are not excluded for missing the original deadline.
Physical Filing Period Reopened
For Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton disaster declarations, the physical filing period has been reopened due to the funding pause from October 15 through December 21, 2024. This re-opening allows people who could not file during that lapse another chance to submit their disaster paperwork in person.
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