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ID NO. 01-44-015 DATE: November 6, 2024 Based on the laboratory analysis of water samples collected from the Town of Canton on November 5, 2024 water users in the area of Silkwood Drive are hereby notified that it is no longer necessary to boil water used for human consumption. We appreciate your cooperation during this […]
ID NO. 01-44-015 Boil Water Advisory! The water consumers of the Town of Canton, in Haywood County who live in the area of Silkwood Drive are experiencing periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system due to an 6” water line break. Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases […]
RALEIGH, N.C. – Local governments, houses of worship and other nonprofit organizations in 39 North Carolina counties and tribal members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians have until Jan 7, 2025, to submit Requests for Public Assistance (RPA) from FEMA. The RPA is the first step for public and private nonprofit organizations to apply […]
Message from Matt Raker, Executive Director of Mountain BizWorks One month after Helene, we’ve seen both incredible need and resilience community-wide. From the onset, our Mountain BizWorks team has been pushing forward with the goal of robust small business recovery. The three recovery pillars we’re working to support are rapid recovery loans, business grants, and resource […]
RALEIGH, N.C. – 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. It […]
Direct Temporary Housing Assistance (DTHA) is one of several types of housing assistance available through FEMA. Direct Temporary Housing Assistance Overview 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 […]
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. . Thank you for taking the survey—your feedback will be invaluable as we build a path forward! . Take the Helene Recovery […]
Hurricane Helene Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (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 the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). This program is available for those affected by the storm in 25 western NC counties, including Haywood, and […]
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 […]
