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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 […]
RALEIGH, N.C. – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is opening Friday, Oct. 18 in Waynesville (Haywood County) to assist North Carolina survivors who experienced loss from Helene. The Haywood County DRC is located at: Regional High Technical Center 112 Industrial Park Dr. Waynesville, NC 28786 Open: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday through Sunday A […]
Homeowners and renters in 27 North Carolina counties and tribal members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4827/designated-areas) can apply for the federal assistance in several ways: online at DisasterAssistance.gov via the FEMA app, or by calling 800-621-3362. . If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or […]
Helene debris cleanup efforts in the Town of Canton will begin as early as tomorrow, Monday, October 14, 2024. Please follow the guidelines below for proper placement: . Place all debris on the right of way along the road following the guidelines for the pile categories. Keep debris clear of fire hydrants, fences, mailboxes, and […]
EVACUATION underway FLASH FLOOD in Canton, Cruso, Clyde and low-lying areas in Waynesville. Flood waters are extremely dangerous. Getting caught up in floods may result in injury or death. LEAVE NOW. Climb to higher ground. Do not drive through water.
