Disaster Relief


As United Way of Coastal Georgia and our community partners prepare for and respond to severe weather, we have collected resources that may help you and your loved ones find and access services in Coastal counties. You may also call United Way at 912-265-1850 for information on emergency response, natural disaster relief, available shelters, financial assistance, and more.

FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

FEMA Individual Assistance Program
If your home or job was impacted by a natural disaster, you may be eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance. This assistance is intended to meet your basic needs (i.e. housing and food costs, etc.) and supplement disaster recovery efforts.
By phone: 1-800-621-3362
Online: www.DisasterAssistance.gov
*the deadline to apply is December 2, 2024*

Small Business Association
If your home or business was impacted by a natural disaster, you may also be eligible for low-interest disaster loans for homeowners and businesses from the Small Business Administration.
For information about eligibility and to apply, to go:
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/hurricane-helene

Ready.gov
For resources on what to do following a hurricane: https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes

Consumer Protection
The Consumer Protection Bureau has tips for handling finances while recovering and rebuilding after disasters and emergencies.
English:
Spanish:
Beware of frauds and scams- federal agencies will never charge you for disaster assistance. You can find more resources about disaster-related frauds and scams here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-avoid-scams-after-weather-emergencies-and-natural-disasters

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Farmers and growers can also access resources provided by the USDA:
Service Center Locator: https://farmers.gov/working-with-us/service-center-locator
Resources for Hurricane Recovery: https://www.farmers.gov/protection-recovery/hurricane
Georgia's Farm Service Agency State Office: 706-546-2266
*it is important that agricultural producers keep detailed records of damages and report them to their local USDA Service Center as soon as possible*
 

Glynn County Offices
Customer Service                            912-554-7111
Emergency Management               912-554-7826
Emergency                                        911
Non-Emergency                               912-279-2913
Health Department                          912-264-3691
Public Works                                     912-554-7700
Joint Water & Sewer                         912-261-7100
Recreation & Parks                           912-554-7780
Sheriff Office                                     912-554-7600
Social Security                                  866-964-6563

City of Brunswick
Customer Service                            912-267-5500
Sanitation Services                          912-267-3703
Public Works                                     912-267-5570
Bulk Pick Up                                      912-267-3703

Home Damage/ Debris Clean Up
American Red Cross                        1-800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767)
Crisis Cleanup                                  1-800-451-1954 crisiscleanup.org
Rebuilding Together of Glynn          912-506-5068

Housing/ Shelter
American Red Cross                        1-800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767)
Salvation Army                                  912-262-2915  (shelter)
 

Food Pantries/ Prepared Meals
Sparrow's Nest                                     912-261-8512 x110
Salvation Army                                      912-265-9381
America's Second Harvest                  912-261-7979
Bay Harbor Church of God                  912-262-1227
Golden Isles Pkwy Church of God     912-265-0937
Grace Methodist                                   912-264-1894
HIS Ministries                                        912-275-8614
Manna House                                        912-264-1594

Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) Benefits
SNAP customers who were affected by Hurricane Helene can request replacement benefits on the SNAP website. If you are a SNAP customer who lost food during storm-related power outages that lasted four hours or more, complete a Food Loss Replacement Form either online, by printing, or at your local DFCS office.
Online: https://dfcs.georgia.gov/form/food-loss-replacement-form
To print: https://dfcs.georgia.gov/document/form/form-841-food-loss-replacement-form/download

Local DFCS Office Locations:
Brantley:                510 Bryan Street, Nahunta, GA 31553
Camden:                721 Charles Gilman Junior Avenue, Kingsland, GA 31548
Charlton:               32 Oakwood Street, Folkston, GA 31548
Glynn:                    823 Scranton Road, Brunswick, GA 31525
McIntosh:              1221 North Way, Darien, GA 31305
Pierce:                    621 Hendry Street, Blackshear, GA 31516
Wayne:                  1220 South 1st Street, Jesup, GA 31545

Health Services
Area Agency on Aging                          800-280-8680
Coastal Community Health                  912-275-8028
Southeast GA Health System              912-466-7000
Crisis Line at Gateway                          800-715-4255
Glynn County Health Dept.                   912-264-3961
Veterans' Services                                912-262-2345

Dialysis/ End Stage Renal Disease- People on dialysis or with end stage renal disease (ERSD) can reach out to the ERSD Goergia toll-free hotline at 1-800-524-7139. You can find more information on the Kidney Community Emergency Response website: https://kcercoalition.com
Health Insurance- People affected by the storm may be able to apply for health insurance in a special enrollment period: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/news-alert/cms-announces-resources-and-fle…

Legal Services
GA Legal Services                                912-264-7301
Dept. of Insurance                               800-656-2298
Attorney General's Office                   800-869-1123 
GA Vital Statistics                                404-679-4702
GA Dept. of Motor Vehicles                678-413-8400

Transportation
Coastal Regional Coaches                  866-543-6744
Jones Transport                                  912-266-4400
Heartland Transport                           912-261-2177
MAX Transport                                  912-634-7749
PTS Transport                                     912-269-9666

Utility Assistance
Community Action Authority              912-264-3281
Salvation Army                                      912-265-9381
Sparrow's Nest                                     912-261-8512 x110

Rent/ Mortgage Assistance
Community Action Authority             912-264-3281
Salvation Army                                     912-265-9381
Safe Harbor's Street Outreach           912-275-7202

Homelessness/ At Risk of Homelessness
www.coastalcoordinatedentry.org

Emotional Support through the National Disaster Distress Helpline:
If you or a loved one is having a difficult time coping with recent disasters emotionally or mentally, the Disaster Distress Hotline is available 24/7 and in many languages. Individuals can call the helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746. If you speak Spanish, you can access the helpline at the same number or by texting Hablanos to 66746. This helpline is staffed by trained crisis counselors.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know needs support now, call, text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7/365 to connect you to compassionate and confidential mental health crisis support for FREE through call, text, or chat. It’s okay not to be okay.