Georgia FEMA Hurricane Helene relief delays.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced $350 million in funding for relief efforts following Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby. This comes two months after U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock reported that nearly $500 million in relief was unpaid. Hurricane Helene hit the Southeast in September 2024, affecting Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina. Warnock stated that FEMA was withholding $600 million meant for debris removal and repairs. He continues to push for more funds. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp requested $12 billion in federal disaster funding. Georgia farmers are also awaiting $531 million from the USDA, pending final approval.