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The Stafford Act has been revised to make Houses of Worship, like other community, volunteer, and private nonprofit organizations, eligible to apply for potential funding to help with certain disaster-related costs under FEMA’s Public Assistance grant program. What is the Public Assistance grant program? Public Assistance (PA) reimburses state, tribal, territorial, and local governments, and […]
If your road, bridge, or culvert providing access to your home or property was damaged by Helene, please fill out this form to report it. Important Information: Do not use this form to report damage to your home or structure. For that, please call 828-452-6638. County assessment teams will follow up to help with next […]
RALEIGH, N.C. – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is opening Friday, Oct. 18 in Waynesville (Haywood County) to assist North Carolina survivors who experienced loss from Helene. The Haywood County DRC is located at: Regional High Technical Center 112 Industrial Park Dr. Waynesville, NC 28786 Open: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday through Sunday A […]
Homeowners and renters in 27 North Carolina counties and tribal members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4827/designated-areas) can apply for the federal assistance in several ways: online at DisasterAssistance.gov via the FEMA app, or by calling 800-621-3362. . If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or […]
Helene debris cleanup efforts in the Town of Canton will begin as early as tomorrow, Monday, October 14, 2024. Please follow the guidelines below for proper placement: . Place all debris on the right of way along the road following the guidelines for the pile categories. Keep debris clear of fire hydrants, fences, mailboxes, and […]
EVACUATION underway FLASH FLOOD in Canton, Cruso, Clyde and low-lying areas in Waynesville. Flood waters are extremely dangerous. Getting caught up in floods may result in injury or death. LEAVE NOW. Climb to higher ground. Do not drive through water.
Blackwell Drive and Substation Road are closed due to a downed power line.
Widespread power outages likely from hurricane and tropical-storm-force winds UPDATED: September 25, 2024. Reporters: This is a rare news release from NOAA for an operational weather event. We urge the news media to continue focusing the public’s attention on the major impacts from inland flooding expected along the path of Helene well after landfall. Hurricane Helene is […]
The Town of Canton is issuing a public weather advisory in light of the National Weather Service’s forecast predicting heavy rainfall over the next few days, which may lead to localized flooding in various areas. Forecast Overview: Beginning this week, the region is expected to experience significant rainfall, with total accumulations projected to exceed 4 […]
Don’t just scroll past! Take ACTION and prioritize your safety! Here are the essentials for severe weather preparedness: Stay Informed: Keep an eye on weather forecasts and alerts. Knowledge is your first line of defense! Emergency Kit: Pack a go-bag with essentials – water, non-perishable food, flashlight, batteries, and important documents. Communication Plan: Establish a […]
