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We’re working closely with our partners across five states to support recovery efforts for Hurricane Matthew. Here’s a quick update as of 11/3/16:
- Survivors in designated counties of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia can apply for assistance.
- 2,900+ FEMA staff are currently on the ground in affected areas.
- $105 million+ has been approved to help survivors with needs such as housing and other disaster-related expenses.
- $48 million+ in flood insurance advance payments are out the door.

For more information on Hurricane Matthew, visit: https://www.fema.gov/hurricane-matthew

'Local residents Crystal (right) and her daughter Elizabeth (left) help clean up efforts at the Neuseway Nature Park in North Carolina which was damaged after Hurricane Matthew. (Photo by Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA)'
'Hazard Mitigation Specialist Francis (left) and FEMA Corps member Celcia (right) celebrate with business owner Satpal about the steps he took to mitigate the flood effects from Hurricane Matthew. Satpal and his staff elevated the beds on cinder blocks which saved the contents from flood waters. (Photo by Jocelyn Augustino/FEMA)'
'Calep, a survivor with disabilities is helped by Karin, FEMA Disability Integration Advisor, at a Disaster Recovery Center in Daytona Beach, FL. (Photo by Steve Zumwalt/FEMA)'