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NASHVILLE – The deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) through the State of Tennessee has been extended to Tuesday, Jan. 7, coinciding with the final day to apply for FEMA disaster assistance.

Workers who lost their jobs, had hours reduced, or faced interruptions due to Tropical Storm Helene may qualify for disaster unemployment benefits. Eligible applicants include those living in, working in, or commuting to jobs in Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi, or Washington County.

DUA benefits cover unemployment between Sept. 29, 2024, and April 5, 2025, if the job loss or interruption is directly related to the storm.

To apply, visit TN.gov/Jobs4TN or call 877-813-0950 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday. When filing online, be sure to indicate that the claim is disaster-related.

The DUA program is funded by FEMA and managed by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

For updates on Tennessee’s recovery efforts, visit tn.gov/tema or fema.gov/helene/tennessee. Follow FEMA on social media:

• X (formerly Twitter): @FEMARegion4, @FEMA, @FEMAEspanol
• Facebook: FEMA, FEMA Espanol
• Instagram: @FEMA
• FEMA Blog and YouTube channel at fema.gov.

For additional updates from FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, follow @FEMA_Deanne on X.