City of Augusta says it’s officially done with Helene cleanup

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The city of Augusta said it has reached a key milestone in its storm recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene.

As of Monday, June 30, the coordinated debris removal phase under FEMA Category A (vegetative debris) and Category B (construction and demolition debris) has officially concluded.

FEMA continues to support Ga. businesses, families affected by Helene

FEMA announced it is assisting survivors with long-term housing and immediate necessities.

Since operations began, teams have worked across the city to remove approximately 3.44 tons of storm-related debris from public roadways, rights-of-way, and other storm-affected locations.

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By the numbers: FEMA assistance in Georgia

1. More than $378.8 million in disaster assistance has been approved for survivors.
2. Over $629 million has supported public recovery efforts, including debris removal and emergency management.
3. More than 40.1 million cubic yards of storm debris have already been cleared.

Although the federally supported curbside debris collection phase has now ended, residents may still observe ongoing recovery work in select areas, including stump removals and site restoration.

Residents exploring options for debris disposal can contact the Augusta Landfill at 706-592-3200 to confirm accepted materials and details.

Residents who continue to face storm-related challenges may find help at https://greateraugustaltrc.org.