FEMA to hold housing resource fair in Appling County
The fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday, Mar. 22, at the Appling County at the Appling County Extension Education Center. The center is located at 83 South Oak Street in Baxley, GA.
It will bring together federal, state and local agencies in one place to offer services and resources to families recovering from Hurricane Helene. The focus of this effort is to help connect disaster survivors with affordable housing along with valuable information and resources on their road to recovery.
The Housing Resource Fair is an opportunity for survivors to:
Explore affordable housing options and rental assistance programs.
Meet with representatives from local housing organizations, landlords and property managers.
Gain access to resources for displaced individuals and families.
Learn about community partners that will provide educational funding resources to attendees.
For FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Kevin Wallace, the Housing Resource Fair will give survivors who need one-on-one experience: 'We want survivors to know we are here for them and want to see the best outcome, which is moving into safe, sanitary and functioning housing,' he said. 'We will walk them through their options to ensure they are aware of the resources that are available to fit their need.'
Anyone who was affected by Tropical Storm Debby or Hurricane Helene, whether they have applied for FEMA assistance or not, is welcome to attend.
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