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The Town will NOT host a tree lighting ceremony this year as numerous decorations were damaged by the flood. We have put out decorations from years past that have been in storage and repaired. We understand they are not great, but will give the littles some cheer until next year. The Christmas parade will […]
Update: November 5, 2021 Address Update: After several calls regarding the inability to change an address on bills etc., we reached out to the postal service to determine what the Citizens needed to do. This process will take up to 3 more weeks to complete so that the new addressees are recognized in the system […]
FEMA’s Individual Assistance program is designed to help disaster survivors with basic, critical needs such as a safe, sanitary, and functional place to live during recovery from a disaster. It is not designed to make survivors whole and is not a substitute for insurance coverage. FEMA Individual Assistance cannot duplicate other sources of assistance. […]
Deadline Extended for FEMA Public Assistance Requests Extended WAYNESVILLE, N.C. – Local governments, houses of worship and other nonprofit organizations in Avery, Buncombe. Haywood, Madison, Transylvania, Yancy and Watauga counties have until Oct. 22, 2021 to submit requests for FEMA Public Assistance. FEMA extended the deadline from Oct. 7 at the request of the […]
Privately-owned Roads and Bridges If you live in Buncombe, Haywood or Transylvania County and had a privately-owned road or bridge damaged or destroyed by Tropical Storm Fred, FEMA or the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) may provide financial assistance for replacement or repairs. FEMA Grants Individual Assistance FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program grants may be […]
Substantial Damage Determinations After a presidentially declared disaster, local officials inspect homes damaged by flood waters to determine whether a structure was damaged to the extent that it will have to meet current building codes and floodplain management regulations when it is repaired. A determination of “substantial damage” applies to a severely damaged home or […]
Public Assistance for Houses of Worship Houses of worship and other nonprofit organizations may be eligible for FEMA assistance to help pay for emergency protective measures, debris removal and repairing or replacing facilities damaged by Tropical Storm Fred. Under the Public Assistance program, FEMA may be able to provide financial assistance to certain private, […]
Hazard Mitigation Public Information Meeting Haywood County Emergency Services 141 Hemlock Street Waynesville, NC 28786 Office: 828-452-4770 Fax: 828-452-6783 Travis Donaldson, Director For Immediate Release — September 30, 2021 Hazard Mitigation Public Information Meeting As a result of the flooding that occurred with Tropical Storm Fred, Haywood County residents and property owners may be eligible […]
Personal Property Items Eligible for Repair or Replacement After a Disaster If you live in Buncombe, Haywood or Transylvania County and had personal property damaged or destroyed by Tropical Storm Fred, FEMA may provide financial assistance under the Other Needs Assistance provision of the Individuals and Households Program. The assistance is intended to meet the […]
