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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 […]
The Town of Canton Administrative Offices (Town Hall, Water, Taxes, Zoning, etc.) has been relocated to 118 Main Street Suite A (Smathers Law Building). Office Hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm Monday – Friday. Contact Information: Town Hall 648-2363 Police Dept. 648-2376 or 911 for Emergencies Fire Dept. 646-3418 or 911 for Emergencies Filter Plant 646-3414 […]
FEMA ADVISORY – DR-4617-NC Tropical Storm Fred Recovery Update KEY MESSAGES Homeowners and renters in Buncombe, Haywood and Transylvania counties who had uninsured losses from Tropical Storm Fred may be eligible for federal disaster assistance from FEMA. FEMA has programs that may provide financial help with temporary housing expenses, basic home repairs and other essential […]
News Release How to Document Home Ownership and Occupancy for FEMA ASHEVILLE, N.C. – As part of the disaster assistance process, FEMA must determine ownership and occupancy of damaged primary residences. Recently, the agency took steps to make it easier for disaster survivors in Buncombe, Haywood and Transylvania counties who experienced flooding from Tropical […]
News Release FEMA Opens 2 Registration Centers in Haywood County ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Two FEMA registration centers are now open in Canton to help Tropical Storm Fred survivors apply for FEMA assistance. FEMA mobile units are at these locations this weekend: • 13175 Cruso Rd, Canton, NC 28716 – East Fork Baptist Church • 77 […]
SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION PRESS RELEASE Disaster Field Operations Center East Release Date: Sept. 9, 2021 Contact: Michael Lampton (404) 331-0333 Michael.Lampton@sba.gov Release Number: 21-540, NC 17155/17156 Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents of North Carolina Affected by Remnants of Tropical Storm Fred WASHINGTON – Low-interest […]
Update September 10, 2021 The Town of Canton is both relieved and grateful for the Major Disaster Declaration from FEMA. Our community experienced tremendous damage and loss during this devastating storm and we welcome any assistance to rebuild our Town. As we navigate through the recovery process we will provide updates as available. Residents and […]
Police-Community Partnerships National Night Out is an opportunity to bring the kids, grand kids, friends, and neighbors out to meet our local emergency services providers. We will have fun things for the kids, music, free hot dogs and the ability to let our kids meet the good guys that might be the ones that can […]
Happy Independence Day! The Town of Canton, in partnership with Champion Credit Union present the July 4th Plus One on July 5th in Sorrells Street Park in downtown Canton. Festivities start at 6:00pm with: Food trucks available for food purchase Our NEW splash pad will be open for the kids to enjoy! FREE inflatables sponsored […]
