Hurricane Helene Resources

Please see below for a listing of resources available for North Carolinians impacted by Hurricane Helene. This page will be updated as new resources become available.

General Resources

ReadyNC.Gov: Emergency information from the State of North Carolina.

FEMA

The Disaster Distress Helpline: Counseling for North Carolinians in crisis due to natural disaster.

  • 800-985-5990

NC211: United Way’s information and referral service connecting North Carolinians to verified resources for basic needs, such as housing and utility assistance, food, healthcare, transportation and more.

NCDHHS: Disaster recovery health, mental health and disability resources from the NC Department of Health and Human Services

NCDPS: North Carolina Department of Public Safety

Housing Resources

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): A federally funded program that provides for one-time vendor payments to eligible households pay heating bills.

HUD: Resources from the Department of Housing and Urban Development

Crisis Intervention Program: Heating and cooling assistance for North Carolinians in crisis.

Food Resources

Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP)

  • Must apply in person at county Department of Social Services
  • Can call 2-1-1 for info about application locations

Feeding the Carolinas: Find food near you.

Business and Employment Resources

SBA Disaster Loan: Small Business Association’s low-interest disaster loans to help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters.

NC Department of Commerce, Employment Security

  • 888-737-0259
Travel Resources

DriveNC: Official real-time traffic and travel information including road closures.