News and Media: Disaster 4827

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.

Amid a busy holiday season, Tropical Storm Helene survivors who applied for FEMA assistance should continue to stay in touch with the agency to update application details with any new information.

Hickory, NC – In partnership with the state and local government, FEMA will close the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Caldwell County for the holidays at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20. The Center will reopen Jan. 2 at 8 a.m.

North Carolina farmers and ranch hands whose tools or equipment were damaged by Tropical Storm Helene may be eligible for disaster assistance. FEMA aid is available to replace disaster-damaged essential tools, supplies, equipment and items required for your job or self-employment. The deadline to apply is Jan. 7.

As the holidays approach, local hotels currently sheltering Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) participants may not have availability to continue to accommodate some TSA families due to existing Christmas and New Year’s reservations. As such, some TSA families might need to find alternative accommodation in other area with participating hotels and motels.