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