FEMA Announces Extending Transition Sheltering Assistance Until Jan 11
WNC -- January 10. 2025: In light of the winter storm that is predicted to deliver snow to Western North Carolina, FEMA announced on
social media that it is extending its Transitional Sheltering Assistance program.
In order to provide short-term lodging, FEMA pays partner hotels and motels directly for the room rate, taxes, and non-refundable pet fees.
On the night of January 9, FEMA posted the following on X:
"Due to the incoming winter storm we are extending our Transitional Sheltering Program stays for 24 hours to those households who are scheduled to check out of their hotels/motels on Jan. 11. If you STILL need assistance with housing, call 1-800-621-3362."
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