South Georgia. (WALB) - Time is ticking for South Georgians that need assistance with temporary housing. Sunday June 15th is the last day to apply for the “Hearts Georgia” Program.

The program provides temporary housing for survivors whose homes were damaged during the storm. The application closes tonight at 11:59pm.

The HEARTS Georgia program was established in response to the historic damage caused by Hurricane Helene. As a state-run, first-of-its-kind initiative, the program provided temporary, non-congregate sheltering options including hotels, motels, travel trailers, and RVs, for survivors whose primary residences were significantly damaged, destroyed, or deemed uninhabitable.

“HEARTS Georgia was built to meet people where they are,” said GEMA/HS Director Josh Lamb. “We know how tough it’s been for families across the state since Hurricane Helene hit, and this program has helped many find a safe place to land while they figure out their next steps. If you’re still in need, there’s still time to apply. We’re here to help you get through this and move forward.”

To apply for the program, you must:

• Be registered with FEMA or disaster assistance
• Live in one of the 61 federally declared counties
• Have a primary home that was majorly damaged, destroyed or deemed unlivable
• Comply with all program rules and requirements

Once the application closes, the program will continue to assist approved participants through September 2025.

To apply, visit here.

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