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Victims of Tropical Storm Helene in western North Carolina are beginning what will be a long-term recovery effort to rebuild and restore their homes, businesses and communities. The Diocese of Charlotte and Catholic Charities have set up ways you can help those affected:

 

Donate money

Monetary donations are the fastest, most flexible and most effective way to support emergency relief efforts – local responders on the ground can use the funds to help people with immediate as well as long-term needs. Give securely online: www.ccdoc.org/helenerelief

 

Need help?

  • North Carolina 2-1-1: Use the state’s info hotline (call 211 and press 1, or go online to nc211.org) to find information about getting food, water and shelter; finding loved ones; checking current road conditions; filing damage and insurance claims; and other issues. Use 911 only for emergencies.
  • FEMA assistance: FEMA is providing $750 to survivors of Hurricane Helene to help those in affected areas with essential needs, such as food, water and emergency supplies as well as temporary housing, home repairs and other disaster-related needs. Even if you have received FEMA funds in the past, you can still apply for assistance due to Hurricane Helene. Note: The deadline for a physical damage application is Nov. 27, 2024, and June 30, 2025, for an economic injury filing. Apply for help:

 

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A drone view Sept. 29, 2024, shows rescue personnel working in a flooded area in Asheville, N.C., following the passing of Tropical Storm Helene.
A drone view Sept. 29, 2024, shows rescue personnel working in a flooded area in Asheville, N.C., following the passing of Tropical Storm Helene.
Western North Carolina has been devasted by the after affects of Hurrican Helene.
Western North Carolina has been devasted by the after affects of Hurrican Helene.
Western North Carolina has been devasted by the after affects of Hurrican Helene.
Western North Carolina has been devasted by the after affects of Hurrican Helene.
Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte loads up supplies to bring to those in need.
Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte loads up supplies to bring to those in need.
Holy Trinity Middle School students load water and supplies to be taken to western North Carolina.
Holy Trinity Middle School students load water and supplies to be taken to western North Carolina.
Holy Trinity Middle School students load water and supplies to be taken to western North Carolina.
Holy Trinity Middle School students load water and supplies to be taken to western North Carolina.
Seminarians load a truck full of supplies donated at the Diocese of Charlotte’s Pastoral Center.
Seminarians load a truck full of supplies donated at the Diocese of Charlotte’s Pastoral Center.
Immaculata School in Hendersonville has become a distribution center, handing out supplies to more than 1,500 families in a few days.
Immaculata School in Hendersonville has become a distribution center, handing out supplies to more than 1,500 families in a few days.
Supplies of diapers, nonperishable goods and water were taken to the Statesville airport to be flown in to the devastated areas, including Waynesville and Hendersonville.
Supplies of diapers, nonperishable goods and water were taken to the Statesville airport to be flown in to the devastated areas, including Waynesville and Hendersonville.
Volunteers deliver bottled water from Charlotte to Immaculata School in Hendersonville for distribution to people in need.
Volunteers deliver bottled water from Charlotte to Immaculata School in Hendersonville for distribution to people in need.
Immaculata School in Hendersonville has become a distribution center, handing out supplies to more than 1,500 families in a few days.
Immaculata School in Hendersonville has become a distribution center, handing out supplies to more than 1,500 families in a few days.
Kids also included notes of encouragement for those impacted.
Kids also included notes of encouragement for those impacted.
Kids also included notes of encouragement for those impacted.
Kids also included notes of encouragement for those impacted.
Parishioners at St. Mark Church are among many across the diocese stepping up to help those affected by the storm damage.
Parishioners at St. Mark Church are among many across the diocese stepping up to help those affected by the storm damage.
Parishioners at St. Mark Church are among many across the diocese stepping up to help those affected by the storm damage.
Parishioners at St. Mark Church are among many across the diocese stepping up to help those affected by the storm damage.
Supplies of diapers, nonperishable goods and water were taken to the Statesville airport to be flown in to the devastated areas, including Waynesville and Hendersonville.
Supplies of diapers, nonperishable goods and water were taken to the Statesville airport to be flown in to the devastated areas, including Waynesville and Hendersonville.
Parishioners at St. Mark Church are among many across the diocese stepping up to help those affected by the storm damage.
Parishioners at St. Mark Church are among many across the diocese stepping up to help those affected by the storm damage.
Supplies arrive to those in need.
Supplies arrive to those in need.
Supplies arrive to those in need.
Supplies arrive to those in need.
Some of the damage from the strong winds and heavy rains brought to western North Carolina by Hurricane Helene.
Some of the damage from the strong winds and heavy rains brought to western North Carolina by Hurricane Helene.
A large tree also toppled over in the parking lot at St. Stephen Church in Elkin.
A large tree also toppled over in the parking lot at St. Stephen Church in Elkin.
The storm washed out roads and devestated western North Carolina.
The storm washed out roads and devestated western North Carolina.
A tree fell on St. Margaret Mary Church in Swannanoa.
A tree fell on St. Margaret Mary Church in Swannanoa.
Supplies arrive to those in need.
Supplies arrive to those in need.
Supplies of diapers, nonperishable goods and water were taken to the Statesville airport to be flown in to the devastated areas, including Waynesville and Hendersonville.
Supplies of diapers, nonperishable goods and water were taken to the Statesville airport to be flown in to the devastated areas, including Waynesville and Hendersonville.
Supplies arrive to those in need.
Supplies arrive to those in need.
Supplies arrive to those in need.
Supplies arrive to those in need.
Supplies arrive to those in need.
Supplies arrive to those in need.
Supplies arrive to those in need.
Supplies arrive to those in need.
Volunteers unload supplies on Oct. 3 at Immaculata Catholic School.
Volunteers unload supplies on Oct. 3 at Immaculata Catholic School.
A load of supplies is blessed at Bishop McGuinness High School
A load of supplies is blessed at Bishop McGuinness High School
Bishop McGuinness High School students organize supplies.
Bishop McGuinness High School students organize supplies.
Supplies are being handed out at Immaculata Catholic School.
Supplies are being handed out at Immaculata Catholic School.
St. Luke in Mint Hill collect supplies for those in need.
St. Luke in Mint Hill collect supplies for those in need.
Supplies are being handed out at Immaculata Catholic School.
Supplies are being handed out at Immaculata Catholic School.
St. Patrick School in Charlotte also held a supply drive.
St. Patrick School in Charlotte also held a supply drive.

 

 

 

 

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