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A Red Cross worker provides a comforting embrace to a woman at a Disaster Shelter.
American Red Cross

Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief 2025

More Help Available for Individuals and Households

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The Red Cross is providing more financial assistance for Helene recovery. We use this screening form to determine individual and household eligibility. After you Complete this screening form we will consider you for financial help. The form takes about 10-15 minutes to complete.
Referrals for financial assistance in Tennessee have now closed. We are no longer accepting new referrals at this time.

Financial Assistance Screening Form

Important:

  • One Per Household: Only one person should complete the form for your household. If you are filling it out for someone else, there is a section to state that.
  • No Repayment Required: If you receive financial help, it is a gift—not a loan. You do not need to pay it back.
  • No Guarantees: Completing this form does not mean you will receive financial help.

Thank you for taking the time to share your information.

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Organization

*We may contact you with questions or to coordinate your applicant's recovery. An email and phone number are required.






No dashes, spaces, or parentheses

Applicant

*A phone number is required. Please provide an email if available.




A copy of this form will be sent to this email address.

No dashes, spaces, or parentheses


Pre-Disaster Address                 

Where did you live at the time of the disaster?




Example: NC,TN





Was this your primary home at the time of the disaster? Only primary residences are eligible.


Answer: *


What was your living situation at the time of the disaster?


Answer: *

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Your Household

How many people are in your household, including yourself? Include everyone from your pre-disaster address who are recovering together.


Is your household headed by a single parent or guardian?


Answer: *

Do any of the following apply to one or more people in your household?

*Person with a disability = someone with a physical or mental condition that greatly limits daily activities

*Person with complex health needs = someone with major chronic conditions, behavioral/mental health challenges, and major social barriers

Please select all that apply.


Answer: *

What is the total combined annual income of everyone in your household before taxes? Do not include any financial assistance you have already received for this disaster.

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Recovery Roadblocks

What major recovery difficulties does your household still have after Helene? Please select all that apply.



What best describes your current living situation?


Answer: *



Please review your information carefully before submitting this form.