Here you will find links to all of the Hurricane Helene Information posts on our website. New information will be added to the top of the list as it becomes available. If you have any questions please call Town Hall at 828-648-2363.
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HURRICANE HELENE FLOOD RESOURCE LINKS
Mountain BizWorks: Grant Announcement, Loan Funding Updates, and Regional Resources for Small Businesses… READ MORE
- Press Release: Deadline Extended for FEMA Public Assistance Requests
FEMA extended the deadline at the request of the state of North Carolina… READ MORE
. - FEMA Calls in North Carolina May Come from Unknown Phone Numbers
Homeowners and renters in 39 North Carolina counties and tribal members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who applied for FEMA disaster assistance following Helene in North Carolina should be aware that FEMA representatives may call from unfamiliar area codes and phone numbers or show SPAM or no caller ID… READ MORE
. - Direct Temporary Housing Assistance for Helene Survivors
FEMA is providing multiple temporary housing options to meet North Carolina disaster survivors’ individual needs as the holiday season nears. The quickest form of help may be financial assistance to pay for rent, temporary hotel or motel stays or reimbursement for out-of-pocket hotel costs. These options are available now… READ MORE
. - Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Deadline is Thursday, OCT, 24, 2024
D-SNAP for Haywood County Residents of Haywood County impacted by Helene may be eligible for a one-time benefit to help buy food through D-SNAP… READ MORE
. - Disaster Unemployment Assistance
The Disaster Unemployment Assistance is open and help is available in both English and Spanish. Please call one of these numbers to start the process of applying.English 919-629-3857 | Spanish 919-276-5698Monday – Friday: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday: Noon to 4:00 pm - Housing Assistance
FEMA has approved Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) for Haywood County residents displaced by Tropical Storm Helene.If you’ve applied for disaster assistance, you may be eligible for a short-term stay in a hotel or motel covered by FEMA while you work on your long-term housing plan. Press Release | FEMA Emergency Hotel Information
. - Report Your Damaged Road, Bridge, or Culvert to the County
If your road, bridge, or culvert providing access to your home or property was damaged by Helene, please fill out Haywood County’s form to report it… READ MORE
. - Attention Haywood County Small Business Owners
The Haywood County Tourism Development Authority, and the Chamber of Commerce have created a survey about the status and needs of our local businesses. Your input will help direct resources & future funding… READ MORE
. - Damaged Houses of Worship
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… READ MORE
. - Press Release: Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Haywood County
A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is opening Friday, Oct. 18 in Waynesville (Haywood County) to assist North Carolina survivors who experienced loss from Helene… READ MORE
. - Mobile sampling lab availability through DEQ/EPA
NC DEQ DWR has coordinated with EPA Region 4 to station a mobile lab at 20 Canoe Lane, Asheville NC 28804 at AB Tech Community College in Woodfin. The lab will process free Total coliforms and E. coli. Method 9223B for drinking water compliance to aid in lifting boil water advisories. The tests will have a 48-hr turnaround. Lab hours are:9:00 am to 5:00 pm (notify the lab if you will arrive later). Contact phone numbers are 706-521-9454 or 706-968-9013.
. - Resource for First Responders, Military, and Veterans
In response to the widespread impact of Helene, the Gary Sinise Foundation is partnering with Never Alone Widows to provide critical support to first responders (law enforcement, fire, EMS), active military, veterans, and widows of these groups.If you or someone you know needs assistance, please visit the Gary Sinise Foundation’s website and fill out the assistance form. These organizations are here to help during this challenging time, ensuring that our community heroes and their families receive the support they deserve.
Current Curfew Status:
As of Friday Oct. 25, 2024: Haywood County curfew lifted. (Second Superseding Proclamation of a State of Emergency)
Haywood County Helene Newsletter Links
FEMA Daily Fact Sheets
Disaster Assistance Team Locations by Day
FEMA will be canvassing different locations to help with disaster assistance. CLICK HERE for a list of known dates and locations.
Document Links
- FEMA Individual Assistance Program Info Sheet
- FEMA Above the Flood: Elevating Your Floodprone House
- FEMA Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs