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The Town of Canton is accepting applications for a Private Property Debris Removal Program (PPDR) through FEMA that can assist residents with: Removal to potentially eligible storm-generated debris from private property, private roads and/or driveways. Demolition of Hazardous structures DEBRIS: Eligible debris must be the direct result of Hurricane Helene and MUST BE LOCATED WITHIN […]
Haywood County, Town of Canton, and Town of Clyde citizens who received a Substantial Damage letter should take note of the following important update. This extension ensures that citizens have sufficient time to gather the necessary documentation and comply with local flood ordinances. Extension for Appeal Deadline New Deadline: You now have 270 days from the date […]
The North Carolina Building Code Council (NCBCC) has adopted an emergency rule developed to streamline the construction process for temporary housing for North Carolinians displaced by Hurricane Helene. Excerpt from 11 NCAC 08 .0211: “Temporary housing buildings provided to those in need for use as a temporary shelter during the recovery from Hurricane Helene that […]
Raleigh, N.C. The deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) has been extended to January 7, 2025, for people in 39 North Carolina counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina. Applications for DUA can be filed at des.nc.gov. The Division of Employment Security submitted an extension request to the U.S. Department […]
HICKORY, N.C. – Survivors of Tropical Storm Helene in North Carolina may be eligible for continued rental assistance for temporary housing through FEMA’s Individual and Households Program. FEMA pays rent, including a security deposit, at a place other than your damaged home. Your rental can be a house, apartment, hotel, or recreational vehicle that can […]
RALEIGH, N.C. – FEMA and the state recognize the immense emotional toll disasters can have on individuals and families and is providing free resources to help Helene survivors access free crisis counseling and mental health support. In coordination with state governments, FEMA’s Crisis Counseling Program offers mental health services and training activities to help disaster […]
RALEIGH, N.C. – As North Carolinians continue to recover from Helene, FEMA is announcing changes to the hours of operation for Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) across North Carolina. These decisions were made in partnership with the state and local governments. Effective Monday, Nov. 25, DRCs will be open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. […]
FEMA funding is available to support repairs on private roads and bridges, even if the owner’s home is not damaged. These funds are available through the agency’s Individual Assistance and Public Assistance programs. Individual Assistance Money for Permanent Repairs Funds for permanent repairs to privately owned access routes are available through the FEMA Individual Assistance […]
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 […]
