DO YOU HAVE PROPERTY DAMAGE FROM TROPICAL STORM HELENE?  YOU NOW HAVE AN EXTRA MONTH TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL AID. AFTER REQUESTS FROM NORTH CAROLINA OFFICIALS, FEMA HAS EXTENDED THE DEADLINE TO FEB. 6. HOMEOWNERS AND RENTERS HAVE MULTIPLE WAYS TO APPLY. YOU CAN VISIT A DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER, GO TO DISASTER ASSISTANCE DOT G-O-V OR CALL 800-621-3362 BETWEEN 7 A.M. AND MIDNIGHT, DAILY. HELP IS AVAILABLE IN MANY LANGUAGES AT 800-621-FEMA.