#Helene #NCwx #NorthCarolina 11/07/24

From NC Emergency Management on FB: EPA Southeast continues the water testing efforts for communities impacted by #HeleneNC. Contact your local health department to get your well water sampled. For more information: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-and-north-carolina-health-authorities-encourage-well-water-testing-areas-affected

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From NC Emergency Management on FB: When applying for FEMA assistance after TS Helene, North Carolinians may need to provide proof of identity, residence and other documentation. To help you replace important documents that were lost or damaged in the storm, visit: https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20241009/how-replace-lost-documents-north-carolina. #HeleneNC
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Al solicitar la obtención de asistencia de FEMA debido a la Tormenta Tropical Helene, es posible que los habitantes de Carolina del Norte deban proveer comprobante de identidad, de residencia y otra documentación más. Para ayudarle a reemplazar documentos importantes que se le hayan perdido o dañado durante la tormenta, visite: https://www.ncdps.gov/division/emergency-management/como-reemplazar-documentos-perdidos-en-carolina-del-norte/open.

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In the coming days and weeks clearing debris will become an important focus of our recovery efforts. Debris needs to be separated into these six categories in order to be properly collected.
Large appliances
Construction debris
Vegetative debris
Hazardous waste
Electronics
Household waste
For additional tips on the clean-up process go to: https://bit.ly/3TYJAtq.
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As donations and efforts to provide humanitarian relief to Western North Carolina residents continue, local residents and those wishing to help are encouraged to tune into trusted local sources for the latest information on meal sites, points of distribution for commodities, and specific donation needs for counties. A list of reliable sources of local information and resources for each impacted North Carolina county is available at www.ncdps.gov/helene-local-links. For additional information on trusted sources go to: https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2024/10/07/ncem-urges-western-nc-residents-follow-trusted-local-sources-information. #HeleneNC

#Helene #NCwx #NorthCarolina 10/05/24

From North Carolina Department of public safety on FB: As efforts continue to ensure our communities receive the support and resources they need, we urge you to stay informed through official channels. For the latest information visit ncdps.gov/helene. #HeleneNC #WNCStrong
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A medida que continúan los esfuerzos para asegurar que nuestras comunidades reciban el apoyo y los recursos que necesitan, manténgase informado a través de canales oficiales. Para obtener la información más reciente, visite ncdps.gov/helene.

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From NC Emergency Management on FB: North Carolina Emergency Management officials are cautioning the public about false Helene reports and misinformation being shared on social media. Misinformation, particularly online, has led to false news reports and rumors about coordinated response efforts. Dangerous conditions continue in some areas and false information could put people at risk. Read more on how you can help avoid the spread of rumors at: https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2024/10/04/state-emergency-response-team-publishing-guide-highlighting-trusted-information-sources. #HeleneNC #WNCStrong.

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A medida que la respuesta al huracán Helene continúa y la recuperación se intensifica, se han organizado muchas campañas de donación locales para proporcionar donaciones a los residentes necesitados del oeste de Carolina del Norte. El Fondo de Ayuda para Desastres de Carolina del Norte, administrado por United Way of North Carolina, está aceptando contribuciones en www.nc.gov/donate. Estos fondos proporcionarán subvenciones vitales a organizaciones sin fines de lucro que ayudan a las comunidades afectadas.

Para obtener detalles adicionales y consejos sobre cómo donar de manera segura, visite: https://www.ncdps.gov/news/press-releases/2024/10/02/tras-el-paso-del-huracan-helene-estas-son-las-mejores-formas-de-hacer-un-donativo. #HeleneNC

#Helene #NCwx #NorthCarolina 10/03/24 11:15 am EDT

From NC Division of Employment Security: #Unemployed due to #HeleneNC? You may qualify for Disaster #Unemployment Assistance.

Step 1: Double check that you and your county qualify at https://www.des.nc.gov/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR01t89jk1waapHDWj8VKyvX-tYCqQs04pDPOQ3c8TQ2VmItPGI3uwKMx7I_aem_db6UG2hzUBI_WaSGjDOUwQ.
Step 2: Apply.

More at https://www.des.nc.gov/dua

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From NC Emergency Management: 12:50 pm EDT

If you are looking to support recovery efforts from #HeleneNC you can help in the following ways:
Donation: Contribute to the Disaster Relief Fund at nc.gov/donate to assist those affected by the storm.
Volunteer: Sign up to volunteer with a Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) at https://www.ncvoad.org/volunteer/.

**Note**: Helene work sites have not yet been established, but they will be posted as soon as travel is deemed safe in the area. Your support is crucial for helping communities recover!