As a winter storm approaches Western North Carolina, most of the 5,700 households in FEMA hotel voucher housing have been deemed ineligible.

FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance program, which offers free hotel rooms, ends Jan. 10 unless FEMA grants an individual an extension.

FEMA confirms continued eligibility on an individual basis. When eligibility ends, FEMA notifies survivors approximately seven days prior to their checkout date. It’s important for survivors to keep in touch with FEMA, provide regular updates on housing status and update contact information so their recovery process is not delayed.

FEMA disaster assistance is available to jumpstart the recovery process for those impacted by California fires.

As Southern California faces one of the largest wildfires in U.S. history, thousands are displaced, and recovery efforts are underway. FEMA steps in to provide crucial support to affected residents.