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Hurricane Helene
The purpose of this page is to provide resources to disaster
communities. We understand that each community's immediate needs are different. We will continue to update this page with information that will touch on different phases of the recovery process.
Recovery Resources
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For Your Building Recovery
Needs
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
Disaster Preparedness and Response
For owners of historic properties & properties over 50 years of age.
In recent years hurricanes, tornadoes, and other natural disasters have inflicted enormous suffering and property damage across many parts of North Carolina. SHPO has a dedicated page to assist property owners during a recovery.
NC Department of Insurance
DOI is coordinating with law enforcement agencies, emergency management, fire departments, rescue squads, charities, churches and civic groups to do everything we can at the state and local level to assist the victims. DOI Consumer Assistance will be on the ground for the next three weeks to help with insurance claims and other needs.
Saving Places | Disaster Recovery
A distinct set of challenges await communities and individual building owners responding to natural disasters, but those affected are not alone or without resources. In the wake of a disaster event, physical and institutional frameworks allow immediate, decisive, and coordinated action toward recovery.
Additional List of Resources (Coming Soon)
For Your Business Recovery
Needs
Mountain BizWorks | Helene Recovery Fund
The WNC Strong: Helene Business Recovery Fund was created to provide rapid recovery loans to small businesses suffering economic losses related to the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene. The fund is administered by Mountain BizWorks and made possible with support from The Golden LEAF Foundation, and an expanding list of other partners.
The WNC Strong: Helene Business Recovery Fund helps small businesses close the gap between when the disaster strikes and when federal loans, insurance payouts, and other disaster relief funds are approved, or businesses have time to recover and get back to business.
