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Buncombe County Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Continue

Tropical Storm Helene left a mark on North Carolina, and now FEMA is stepping in to help residents recover. The agency is reopening Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers in Buncombe County, making it easier for those affected to access assistance. Convenient Locations for Assistance Residents can visit three locations to register for FEMA aid. The Fairview Public Library will host the center from December 18 to 20, operating from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weaverville Town Hall will be open on December 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and again on December 23 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a final session on December 24 from 8 a.m. to noon. The Barnardsville Fire Department Station 15 has already hosted its sessions, but residents can still find help at the other two locations. For those unable to visit in person, assistance is also available online at DisasterAssistance.gov or through the FEMA app. Residents can call 800-621-3362 for support, and the deadline to apply for assistance is January 7, 2025. Support for Recovery Efforts FEMA has already approved $273 million in aid for over 139,000 households and individuals affected by the storm. Additionally, $292 million in Public Assistance funding has been allocated to support community recovery efforts. More than 5,000 households are currently utilizing Transitional Sheltering Assistance, while others have been placed in travel trailers or manufactured housing units. FEMA mitigation specialists are also available at local big box stores to provide guidance on safe repair techniques. They will be at The Home Depot in Asheville until Saturday, helping homeowners and contractors navigate the recovery process. Mental Health Resources Available In addition to financial assistance, mental health resources are crucial for those recovering from the storm. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offers the Hope4NC Crisis Counseling Program, providing free support for residents experiencing stress or emotional fatigue. The helpline is available 24/7 at 1-855-587-3463. FEMA’s Public Assistance program also extends support to private nonprofit houses of worship that may have incurred damages during the storm. Interested parties can reach out to North Carolina Emergency Management for more information. As North Carolinians begin their recovery journey, FEMA is committed to providing the necessary resources and support to help them rebuild stronger and safer. Whether through direct assistance or mental health resources, the agency aims to ensure that no one faces this challenge alone.

Buncombe County – Tropical Storm Helene left a mark on North Carolina, and now FEMA is stepping in to help residents recover. The agency is reopening Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers in Buncombe County, making it easier for those affected to access assistance.

Convenient Locations for Assistance

Residents can visit three locations to register for FEMA aid. The Fairview Public Library will host the center from December 18 to 20, operating from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weaverville Town Hall will be open on December 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and again on December 23 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a final session on December 24 from 8 a.m. to noon. The Barnardsville Fire Department Station 15 has already hosted its sessions, but residents can still find help at the other two locations.

For those unable to visit in person, assistance is also available online at DisasterAssistance.gov or through the FEMA app. Residents can call 800-621-3362 for support, and the deadline to apply for assistance is January 7, 2025.

Support for Recovery Efforts

FEMA has already approved $273 million in aid for over 139,000 households and individuals affected by the storm. Additionally, $292 million in Public Assistance funding has been allocated to support community recovery efforts. More than 5,000 households are currently utilizing Transitional Sheltering Assistance, while others have been placed in travel trailers or manufactured housing units.

FEMA mitigation specialists are also available at local big box stores to provide guidance on safe repair techniques. They will be at The Home Depot in Asheville until Saturday, helping homeowners and contractors navigate the recovery process.

Mental Health Resources Available

In addition to financial assistance, mental health resources are crucial for those recovering from the storm. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services offers the Hope4NC Crisis Counseling Program, providing free support for residents experiencing stress or emotional fatigue. The helpline is available 24/7 at 1-855-587-3463.

FEMA’s Public Assistance program also extends support to private nonprofit houses of worship that may have incurred damages during the storm. Interested parties can reach out to North Carolina Emergency Management for more information.

As North Carolinians begin their recovery journey, FEMA is committed to providing the necessary resources and support to help them rebuild stronger and safer. Whether through direct assistance or mental health resources, the agency aims to ensure that no one faces this challenge alone.