Western North Carolina Relief Resources
As our state navigates the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the following is a list of resources that may be helpful to our stakeholders in recovery and support efforts. Our thoughts continue to be with those impacted. We will update this information as it becomes available. Thank you in advance for your support and engagement as we work together to help our state recover.
Donating, Volunteering, and More
Looking to help? Join the Hurricane Helene Airlift Relief Facebook group for the latest information on local relief efforts. They're in urgent need of volunteers and supplies.
The Statesville Fire Departments are accepting donations.
View our Facebook Post to see more drop off locations
Local businesses: Please list your donation sites on the Facebook group to connect with those in need. Let's come together to support our community during this difficult time.
Moving People, Resources, or Equipment
Until further notice, roads in Western NC (generally anywhere west of Hickory, NC) are closed to all traffic other than emergency services and pre-approved shipments coordinated through the N.C. Emergency Management Business Emergency Operations Center (NCEM-BEOC).
Therefore, if you plan to move people, resources, or equipment into western North Carolina, you MUST coordinate plans and movements through the NCEM-BEOC.
You can email your supply logistics or movement requests to: [email protected], make sure to begin your Subject Line with: Logistics Support.
Please include the following info:
· What are you moving? Why you need special access.
· When do you plan to move and from where?
· Where are you going?
· When will they arrive at the “border to Western NC” and where?
NC Department of Public Safety
The N.C. Department of Public Safety has compiled a list of resources here. The purpose of the page is to provide information and resources to North Carolina residents and visitors who were impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Online Resources
Chamber Support
McDowell Chamber of Commerce and McDowell Chamber Community & Business Impact, Inc. are taking donations here
Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation is accepting contributions here.
Asheville Area Chamber donations can be made through PayPal to [email protected]. Please mark them Hurricane Relief. These donations are tax deductible. When we are able, we will follow up with donors with a 2024 charitable contribution letter for their donation.
Avery County Chamber – Banner Elk, NC has communicated the greatest need will be 10 days from now, and they are going to need the following:
- Feminine products
- Diapers
- Baby food
- Animal food
- Clothes
Cash donations can also be made to the State Disaster Relief Fund, managed by United Way of NC, at this link. To coordinate messaging around major donations, please click here.
