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Information and resources for North Carolina residents and visitors who were impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Our hearts are with the nearly 1 million residents impacted by the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene and all the first responders who are working hard on recovery efforts. PBS North Carolina is working with state and local officials to share critical information and resources. Explore more below.
Information and resources for North Carolina residents and visitors who were impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Federal assistance and resources for those impacted by Hurricane Helene.
FEMA has extended the application deadline for FEMA Individual Assistance to January 7, 2025. Individual Assistance includes financial assistance for serious needs, displacement, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other uninsured or underinsured disaster-caused expenses.
Residents in the counties affected by Hurricane Helene should register for FEMA assistance by the January 7, 2025 deadline.
Survivors with internet or telephone access can register for assistance by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov, calling 1-800-621- 3362 or by using the FEMA App.
If you use a relay service such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.
Hurricanes can be particularly difficult for young children. These tips from Sesame Workshop can help them feel safe and cope with their emotions. For more family resources, visit sesameworkshop.org. >
Answer questions honestly in simple words. Reassure your child that you love them and will take care of them.
Encourage your child to share their feelings with words or pictures.
You can be more helpful to your children when you've attended to your own physical and emotional needs.
Explain that no matter what has happened, you still have each other build a better future.
Introduce children to community helpers and practice emergency preparedness. Research has shown that introducing children to community helpers in a safe and fun environment can help them react better during times of crisis. Explore the video series and learn how you can use it in your home, school or community.
Statewide we’re all reeling from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. Our hearts are with all the families and communities whose lives have been upended.
Thank you to the first responders, agencies and local partners working together. PBS North Carolina is doing everything it can to support their critical work.
We will continue to work together. Thank you.
Riverkeepers in Western North Carolina are sampling water in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
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The storm shuts down a factory in Marion, NC, that supplies 60% of the US’ IV fluids, causing a nationwide shortage.
Almost all the world’s supply of high-purity quartz, which is needed for many tech products, comes from a tiny western NC town hit hard by the storm.
Flooding from the storm presents a host of challenges to the vulnerable eastern hellbender, the largest salamander in the Americas.
North Carolina residents lean on community help as they struggle to rebuild after Helene
In response to Hurricane Helene, PBS North Carolina is working with state and local officials to share critical information and resources. For more information, please visit the NC Department of Public Safety’s website.
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