FEMA extends deadline for disaster related unemployment assistance

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended the deadline for Hurricane Helene-related Disaster Unemployment Assistance to January 7 in Tennessee. Those who lost their jobs or had their hours reduced due to Helene may apply. To get benefits, one must live in, work in, or travel to work through Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi, or Washington counties. Unemployment benefits cover the period of September 29, 2024, through April 5, 2025. To apply, visit TN dot gov slash Jobs 4 TN or call 877-813-0950 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.