August 2024

Pennsylvania Tropical Storm Debby

Page last updated: 10/09/2024

All disasters declared after March 22, 2024, fall under new Individual Assistance (IA) rules. For more information, please see FEMA’s press release here.

Pennsylvania Tropical Storm Debby (DR-4815)

Tropical Storm Debby hit Pennsylvania from August 9th through August 10th, 2024. On September 11, 2024, President Biden declared a major disaster.

People in the following counties are eligible to receive federal disaster assistance:

  • Lycoming
  • Potter
  • Tioga
  • Union

For the complete whitehouse.gov press release, please click here.

Important Deadlines

FEMA Application Deadline

November 12, 2024

Appeal your FEMA decision letter

Within 60 days of the date on the determination letter.

FEMA Assistance

Applications for FEMA Assistance can be submitted by:

Phone: Contact FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY users can call 1-800-462-7585.

Online: Fill out the application at DisasterAssistance.gov

In-Person: You can also fill out the application at a FEMA Disaster Resource Center (DRC).

Mobile Registration Intake Center: MRICs move around regularly. They will be in an area for a short period of time to help survivors who need registration help. Visit FEMA’s Disaster Declaration page to find more information about the Mobile Registration Intake Center locations and hours.

Disaster Recovery Center: To find a Disaster Recovery Center near you, use the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s DRC locator or text “DRC” and your zip code to 43362 (4FEMA) to locate a Disaster Recovery Center in your area.

Safety & Shelter Resources

Please check your local news and local officials for the latest safety and shelter resources.

Access information on Safety and Shelter assistance through the resources below.

The hotline is available to connect survivors to free legal services in qualifying counties who cannot afford an attorney. Survivors can call (800) 326-7436 anytime, and leave a message if calling after hours.

For more information, please see the full press release here.