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North Carolina Tropical Storm Helene

DR-4827-NC
North Carolina

Panawen iti Pasamak: Sep 25, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024

Petsa iti Pannakaideklara: Sep 28, 2024

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Housing Assistance

Survivors of Tropical Storm Helene in North Carolina who sustained damage to their primary residences may be eligible for one or more FEMA sheltering and temporary housing solutions. Watch a video about available programs for North Carolina survivors.

Other Resources

Debris Removal Assistance

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is helping local governments remove, reduce, and dispose of debris in counties designated under the disaster declaration. This support is provided as direct federal assistance from FEMA at the request of the state. Learn more about USACE debris removal assistance.

Disaster Debris Management

 If you are a local emergency manager, learn about the following debris removal topics by attending this webinar:

  • private property debris removal
  • commercial property debris removal
  • removal reimbursement eligibility information for waterways, public parks, private roads and gated communities

Helene: Rumor Response

Misinformation and rumors can spread quickly after a disaster. Keep your community safe by being aware of common rumors about Tropical Storm Helene.

Beware of Fraud and Scams

There is a heightened risk of fraud and identity theft after a disaster. Visit Disaster Fraud for tips to protect your identity and stay informed. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, report it immediately to your local police or contact the Office of the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division.

Prescription Assistance

Uninsured North Carolina residents in areas impacted by Tropical Storm Helene can replace their 30-day supply of certain prescription medications, durable medical equipment, and medical supplies from any pharmacy that participates in the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP) . Residents in 179 North Carolina zip codes are eligible to apply for EPAP assistance.

To find a participating pharmacy near you, use our pharmacy locator. For help enrolling in the EPAP program, call the enrollment hotline at 1-855-793-7470 (TDD 1-800-876-1089).

Kasano ti Makatulong

Agboluntario ken Agdonar

Umabot iti adu a tawen ti panagrekober kalpasan ti didigra. Adu dagiti pamay-an a makatulong kas iti panagdonar iti kuarta, kasapulan a bambanag wenno ti orasmo. Ammuen ti ad-adu no kasano ti tumulong kadagiti agkasapulan.

Saanka a mapan iti bukodmo kadagiti lugar ti didigra. Dagiti mapagtalkan nga organisasion iti apektado a lugar ket ammoda no sadino ti agkasapulan iti boluntario. Makipagtrabaho kadagiti naipasdeken nga organisasion tapno masigurado nga addaanka kadagiti maitutop a kinatalged, pannakasanay ken abilidad nga agresponde.

Ti FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaisons (VALs) ket nangipasdek iti relasion ken agkoordinar iti panagregget iti panagboluntario, naibatay iti pammati ken kadagiti aktibo nga organisasion iti komunidad kadagiti didigra.

Pannakipagnegosyo iti FEMA

No intersadoka a mangipaay kadagiti mabayadan a serbisio ken kadagiti produkto para iti panangsaranay iti didigra, bisitaen ti pahina ti Pannakipagnegosio iti FEMA tapno makarugi.

No adda bukodmo a negosio nainaig iti panangikkat iti basura ken kayatmo ti agtrabaho iti panagregget a panagdalus kadagiti naapektaran a lugar, pangngaasim ta kontakem ti lokal a gobierno iti apektado a lugar tapno idiaya ti serbisiom.

Obligasion iti Panagpondo

Tulong iti Indibidual Gatad
Total Housing Assistance (HA) - Dollars Approved $133,697,696.18
Total iti Other Needs Assistance (ONA) - Aprubado a Dolyar $238,672,145.83
Total ti Indibidual & Programa iti Sangakabalayan nga Aprubado a Dolyar $372,369,842.01
Aprubado nga Aplikasion iti Tulong Iti Indibidual 154577