Helene Troop Card & Resource Fact Sheet



Helene Resources Fact Sheet
The resources below have been identified for those impacted by Hurricane Helene and can all be found on the North Carolina Emergency Management Webpage: ncdps.gov/helene
Resources for Impacted Communities
- Shelters Open: https://www.readync.gov/stay-informed/open-shelters
- Disaster Recovery Centers: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4827#block-views-block-disaster-recovery-centers-block-3
- Election and Voting Information | North Carolina State Board of Elections: https://www.ncsbe.gov/voting/upcoming-election/helene-recovery-and-voting
- Price Gouging Reports: Call 1-877-5-NO-SCAM or https://ncdoj.gov/file-a-complaint/price-gouging/
- Register for FEMA Individual Assistance on FEMA's website at disasterassistance.gov/ or call 800-621-3362
- Replacement Benefits for Food and Nutrition Services: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/child-and-family-well-being/food-and-nutrition-services-food-stamps/hurricane-helene-food-and-nutrition-services-fns-flexibilities
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA): https://www.des.nc.gov/dua
- Replacing Lost Documents: https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20241009/how-replace-lost-documents-north-carolina
- TIDE Loads of Hope Laundry Services Locations: https://m25m.org/disaster/Helene24/
- Home Depot Hendersonville (401 Linda Vista Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28792) – TLOH laundry trailer
- Sams Club Hendersonville (300 Highlands Square Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28792) – shower trailer
- Excel College in Black Mountain (12 Florida Ave Black Mountain, NC 28711) – TLOH laundry trailer and shower trailer
- Business Disaster Recovery Resources: https://edpnc.com/resources/publications/disaster-recovery-resources/
- Apply for Small Business Administration Assistance: sba.gov/disaster
Safety Information
- Debris Cleanup Guidelines: https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2024/10/08/nc-emergency-management-shares-debris-cleanup-guidelines
- Cleaning Safely Tips: https://www.cdc.gov/natural-disasters/safety/index.html
- Heat your Home Safely: https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/carbon-monoxide
- Safe Tree Cleanup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X12u742bRx0
- Outdoor Fire Safety Tips: https://www.ncforestservice.gov/news_pubs/newsdesk_2024.htm
- Bear Safety: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/bears/safety.htm
- Safety Tip Fact Sheets: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/assistance/hurricane-helene-recovery-resources/hurricane-helene-recovery-communications-toolkit
- After the Flood - Mental Health - Mold Cleanup
- Safe Water - Septic Repairs - Well Disinfection
- Restaurant Emergency Operations
- Landslide Safety and Info: https://www.usgs.gov/programs/landslide-hazards/science/2024-hurricane-helene-landslide-hazards
- Landslide Preparedness Factsheet: https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2024-03/ready.gov_landslide_hazard-info-sheet.pdf
- Generator and Grill Safety: https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/carbon-monoxide#safety-tips
General Information
- North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund: nc.gov/donate
- Fact vs Rumor Page : https://www.ncdps.gov/our-organization/emergency-management/hurricane-helene/hurricane-helene-fact-vs-rumor
- Best Way to Donate: https://www.ncdps.gov/how-to-donate
- Local Information Sources: https://files.nc.gov/dps/documents/2024-10/TS-Helene-resources-as-of-Oct-8-2024.pdf?VersionId=UKLbG_QYugJ35eQ9FOuZvyEKBIjexmkj
- Radio Resources for Updates: https://www.ncdps.gov/our-organization/emergency-management/hurricane-helene/helene-radio-resources
- Missing Person / Welfare Check: Text PERSON to 40403 to add loved ones to the search and rescue efforts or fill out this form https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/eejX0g?vid=186p9k
- Red Cross Reunification Request
- Hurricane Helene Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.ncdps.gov/our-organization/emergency-management/disaster-recovery/hurricane-helene-faqs
- FEMA Disaster Assistance Information: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4827
- Emergency Declarations: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/declarations
- Volunteer Opportunities: https://www.ncvoad.org/volunteer/
- Pilot and Aviation Partner Coordination: https://connect.ncdot.gov/municipalities/State-Airport-Aid/Pages/Helene.aspx
- Livestock Donation Supply Sites: https://www.ncagr.gov/livestockdisasterhelp