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Find a list of resources offering help for people recovering from Hurricane Helene. These mental and behavioral resources for children, adolescents and adults are provided through the NC Division of Mental Health and the US Department of Health and Human Services.
Legal needs of disaster victims, including housing, landlords, insurance, other issues, etc., form preparation, navigation, FEMA assistance including appeals, forming LTRGS/NPO status help
DriveNC provides North Carolina citizens with real-time traffic information to support safer, more efficient travel across the state. Using data from multiple sources, the site shares updates on major crashes, weather-related closures, snow and ice conditions, and road construction, helping residents make informed decisions for commutes and trips. Key features include an interactive statewide traffic map, links to transportation service providers, and breaking travel alerts displayed through a scroll panel. DriveNC also offers phone-based updates for individuals who prefer receiving information by call.
Energy Saver North Carolina helps homeowners and renters across all 100 counties improve comfort, lower utility bills, and access federally funded rebates through HOMES and HEAR for energy efficiency and electrification upgrades.
Weatherization, insulation, home repairs including appliance, HVAC and water heater upgrades for qualified applicants only/Duke Energy Customers. Eligibility requires that the applicant rent or own their home, have a household income at or below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, and provide at least one proof of income for each household member who earns income.
Hope4NC Helpline offers 24/7 support for those affected by Hurricane Helene, providing crisis counseling, disaster preparedness, and recovery resources. Trained staff can meet you at your preferred location.
Food sourcing / coordination efforts
MountainTrue provides river cleanups, small-scale streambank repair, and debris removal for riverfront properties in 26 WNC counties. Ten teams conduct cleanups and native plant livestaking for flood-affected landowners and waterways. Debris removal covers handpickable items like plastic, metal, glass, tires, household, construction, and industrial debris, but not woody debris unless tied to these items.
The NC Department of Health and Human Services offers assistance for those who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind affected by Hurricane Helene. If hearing aids or cochlear implants were lost or damaged, contact your hearing healthcare professional or the Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DSDHH) for possible free replacements. DSDHH provides resources, advocacy, training, and distributes equipment (phones, assistive listening, alerting devices, hearing aids) to low-income individuals. Seven regional centers serve all 100 counties, with office hours M-F, 8am-5pm. Services are free and staff can travel.
This story workbook offers as a resource for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their care partners. Care partners can use this book to help explain hurricanes to the person with I/DD. It is written in plain language with visuals to support understanding.
Use this tool to find resources like help with using the internet, finding public computers and Wi-Fi, and digital classes across North Carolina.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) provides funding to help reduce long‑term risk to people and property from natural hazards. Typical activities include buying out high‑risk properties, elevating homes to reduce future flood impacts, and stabilizing land to prevent erosion or slope failure. HMGP also supports certain mitigation measures when a home has been damaged or destroyed, such as engineered solutions to address landslide‑related hazards. Applications for this program are now closed.