After Hurricane Helene battered much of the Carolinas, federal recovery assistance is available for some people, governments and nonprofits in South Carolina, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Monday. The move comes after President Joseph Biden approved Gov. Henry McMaster’s disaster declaration request for the state.

Western North Carolina was pummeled by Helene, a storm that destroyed homes and businesses. Here’s how to apply for federal aid as part of recovery efforts.

Here's who may be eligible for FEMA assistance, what assistance is available, what's potentially covered, and how to apply.