How you can help those impacted by Hurricane Helene

Remnants of Hurricane Helene damaged several parts of South and North Carolina, leaving many without power, water, and cell service.

If you or someone you know need help, we have created a list of resources for donations or help in other ways.

Up-to-date information on local conditions, shelters, traffic, power outages, and resources are available at ReadyNC.gov and from county government social media.

Donate

• Asheville-based Blue Ridge Public Radio has a list of local organizations pitching in to help those who need it most. Click here for details.
• American Red Cross (Donations/Volunteer)
• NC Disaster Relief Fund
• Volunteer
• On the GoFundMe website, there’s a section dedicated to verified Helene fundraising efforts.
• Several Charlotte breweries are collecting essential supplies, especially water, to donate. Drop off at any of the following locations: Great Wagon Road Distilling Co. NoDa at 610 Anderson Street, Divine Barrel Brewing at 3701 North Davidson Street Suite #203, Town Brewing Company at 800 Grandin Road, Triple C Brewing Company at 2900 Griffith Street, Resident Culture at 2102 Central Avenue, Whiskey Warehouse at 1221 The Plaza, Hopfly Brewing Company at 1327 South Mint Street, or Great Wagon Road Distilling Co. in Waxhaw.
• On Monday, the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office is collecting supplies to assist their law enforcement partners and the Buncombe County community. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the MCSO Annex (5235 Spector Drive in Charlotte), donate supplies such as cleaning items, baby wipes, water, non-perishable food, and more.
• From Sept. 30 to Oct. 8, Operation North State is collecting NEW items at their collection location set up at Bass Pro Shops located at Concord Mills (8181 Concord Mills Boulevard). From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., donate the following: Bottled water, baby products, pet foods/items, lighting, blankets, clothing, shower and bath items, cleaning supplies, paper products, toiletries, medicine cabinet items, non-perishable foods, batteries, something loving for a child to hold, cash donations with checks made out to Operation North State, 151 Windemere Ct., Winston-Salem, NC 27127. Or, use the donation tab here.

Resources

• State resources for those impacted, including county-by-county storm updates
• Harris Teeter free water distribution in Boone for communities affected by Hurricane Helene. Free distribution began Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Shops at Shadowline in Boone and will continue while supplies last.
• FEMA
• Evacuation routes
• Power outages
• Shelters
• Flood gauges
• Disaster assistance: Register for disaster assistance by phone or online:
• FEMA - 1-800-621-3362 (TTY - 1-800-462-7585) disasterassistance.gov
• Small Business Administration 1-202-205-6734 disasterloan.sba.gov

What to bring to a Disaster Recovery Center

• Social Security number
• Address of damaged home or apartment
• Description of the damage
• Information about insurance coverage
• Your current telephone contact number
• An address where you can receive mail
• Bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit of funds

Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.

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