Hurricane Helene Resources

October 1, 2024

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Please utilize these resources for any help with damages related to Hurricane Helene:

please e-mail Courtney@Upperstate.org if you know of more resources we can add to this page

If you have units available for displaced Hurricane Helene victims OR if you need units please fill out the following form: Displaced Housing Need

To make monetary donations for NC: Relief for Western North Carolina

To purchase needed items for Western NC: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/HI3G3FWSWT5O

If you need help with damage clean up following Hurricane Helene, call Crisis Cleanup at 844-965-1386

Volunteers may be able to assist with:

-Mucking out

-Cleaning up trees

-Tarping roofs

-Clearing debris

All services are free. Service is not guaranteed.

If there is property damage from Hurricane Helene, report it using the

Damage Assessment tool in the SC Emergency Manager app to notify authorities.

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FEMA Resources

FEMA provides assistance to individuals for disaster-related needs, though it does not directly support small businesses. FEMA grants are intended to cover necessary expenses and serious needs not paid by insurance or other sources. Visit DisasterAssistance.gov to apply.

Disaster Assistance: Financial aid for temporary housing, home repairs, and essential disaster-related expenses.
How to apply: Visit FEMA Disaster Assistance or call 1-800-621-3362.

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
What it offers: Insurance coverage for property damage caused by flooding.
How to apply: Contact your insurance provider or visit the NFIP website.

Individual Assistance (IA): Grants for medical, dental, and funeral expenses, as well as home repairs and temporary housing. Visit www.fema.gov/assistance/individual/program for more information.

All Hands and Hearts: https://www.allhandsandhearts.org/.../hurricane-helene-2024/

Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/

Salvation Army: https://give.helpsalvationarmy.org/give/166081/...

For non-emergency assistance, please contact 2-1-1 by dialing 2-1-1 or texting "HELP" or "AYUDA" to 211-211.

Cherokee, Spartanburg, and Union County households that meet income requirements can request United for All assistance at www.uwpiedmont.org/unitedforall

South Carolina Department of Insurance:

SC DOI Announces Insurance Claims Village in Greenville, SC to Assist Consumers

As recovery efforts continue after Hurricane Helene, the SC DOI is offering consumers assistance and remote claims services along with insurance carriers this week at the Home Depot located at 84 Woodruff Industrial Lane in Greenville, SC. Representatives from FEMA, State Farm, USAA, Allstate, South Carolina Farm Bureau, Auto-Owners, Geico, Travelers, Progressive, American Integrity, & Heritage Insurance Companies will be there to help consumers with claims & insurance-related questions. Visit www.doi.sc.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=428 for more.