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Donate to Hurricane Recovery

Please give to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund to help communities recover from Helene.

Hurricane Helene

The purpose of this page is to provide information and resources to North Carolina residents and visitors who were impacted by Hurricane Helene. Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.

Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)

 

October 1, 2024: Following a federal disaster declaration because of Hurricane Helene, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are now available in 25 counties as well as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. People in these counties have 60 days from October 1 to file an application for Disaster Unemployment Assistance at des.nc.gov. The deadline to apply is December 2.

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What is Disaster Unemployment Assistance?

If your employment has been lost or interrupted because of a federally declared disaster, you may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA).

DUA is a federal program that provides temporary payments for people who, as a direct result of a disaster:

  • No longer have the job that provided their primary source of income.

  • Are unable to reach their place of unemployment.

  • Cannot work because of an injury caused by the storm.

  • Were unable to begin employment or self-employment due to the storm. Have become the major supplier of household income due to a storm-related death of the previous major supplier of household income.

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Learn More​​​

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911

For life-threatening emergencies only.

211
888-892-1162

For shelters, food assistance, welfare checks and additional storm recovery help.

800-985-5990

Disaster Distress Helpline
 

Español: Llama o envía un mensaje de texto 1-800-985-5990 presiona “2.”

844-965-1386

Crisis Cleanup
 

This hotline will remain open through Friday, October 11, 2024.

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How to Help & Volunteer

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! CRITICAL

  • Do not self-deploy to western NC at this time. Help us keep critical supply lines open. 

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Ways to Assist Without Impacting Recovery

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Recovery Funding

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