News and Media: Disaster 4827

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has two programs to help agricultural producers recover from a disaster. The deadline to apply is Jan. 30.

Hickory, NC – At the request of Governor Cooper, North Carolina Tropical Storm Helene survivors now have until Feb. 6, 2025, to apply for assistance with FEMA.

If you are self-employed, FEMA may be able to provide funds to repair or replace disaster-damaged tools and equipment required for your job. This help is available to a wide variety of applicants, including farmers, artists, musicians, mechanics and many other occupations.

Hickory, NC – In partnership with the state and local governments, 12 disaster recovery centers in Ashe, Avery, Burke, Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania and Watauga counties will close at 6 p.m. on Dec. 23 for the holiday.

Hickory, NC – In partnership with the state and local government, FEMA will close the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Madison County as of 6 p.m. Dec 23. for the holidays. The center will reopen at 8 a.m. on Dec. 27. The center will also be closed for New Year’s Day and reopen at 8 a.m. on Jan. 2.