Thanks to Anderson Ellis with the Van Winkle Law Firm for this information:
Below are some links that may be helpful to you if you need resources or if you are looking to donate your time and/or money to relief efforts:
https://www.buncombecounty.org/Governing/Depts/emergency-services/emergency-preparedness.aspx
https://www.hendersoncountync.gov/em/page/emergency-information
If you have cleanup needs at your home, you can go to www.crisiscleanup.org or call 844-965-1386 to put your project into a system that coordinates the volunteer efforts of numerous community and faith-based organizations.
A wide range of groups are providing support to WNC, including:
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwestern North Carolina
Additionally, the following links may be helpful for business owners as you begin realizing your needs:
How to create a customized list of relief you qualify for
SBA Disaster Loan (Same application as the EIDL Loan)
Employee Support (Disaster Unemployment Assistance)
Small Businesses and Local Chambers
7 Things you need to know about applying for disaster assistance
North Carolina unemployment benefits
Post Helene Support for Small Businesses 10/1/24
Helene Disaster Response Email from Congressman Chuck Edwards (10/1/24)
Support Info from Buncombe County Economic Development Coalition
My firm (The Van Winkle Law Firm) is willing to provide assistance as we are able to any person or business, regardless of whether they are a current client. Anyone needing to connect can email me (aellis@vwlawfirm.com) or call/text my office number (828-233-4410) and I’ll help connect them where they need to go as best I can. Stay safe.
