FEMA packs up operations in northern PA; how you can still apply for aid

TIOGA COUNTY, Pa. ( WETM ) — FEMA announced on Tuesday that it's packing up operations in northern Pennsylvania after Tropical Storm Debby brought heavy rains to the region. Tuesday was the last day for residents to apply for FEMA assistance, but there are a few exceptions for a late application.

FEMA released some exceptions on Tuesday for late applicants, however, FEMA is only accepting those applications past the Nov. 12 deadline if extraordinary circumstances prevented you from applying. This applies to residents in Tioga, Potter, Lycoming, and Union counties.

Major Disaster Declaration declared for Southern Tier following Tropical Storm Debby

Late Application Process For those looking to submit a late application, you have 60 days from the Nov. 12 deadline to complete one. There are several ways you can go about filling out and submitting a form.

Applying online at disasterassitance.gov

Applying on the FEMA mobile app

Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.

The hotline can also be used to continue to update your application, submit additional documentation, and check your application status online or by phone.

Local non-profit assistance is available to residents ineligible for FEMA funding or for those who didn't receive enough assistance to cover their disaster-related expenses.

For information on assistance with the following, call 2-1-1:

Transportation and other basic needs

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