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Weaverville Town Hall
30 South Main Street P.O. Box 338 Weaverville, NC 28787
Open MON – FRI: 8:30am -5:00pm
FEMA Recovery Assistance Center, Weaverville Town Hall, Thursday & Friday, Dec. 12. & Dec. 13. and Sat. Dec. 21, and Mon. Dec. 23rd. Located at 30 S. Main St.
Help is still available. Or to find your nearest open center visit fema.gov/drc. You can also go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, or call 800-621-FEMA.
A Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Buncombe County is available today through Friday in Weaverville, N.C., to provide one-on-one help to North Carolinians affected by Helene. The MDRC is at the Weaverville Town Hall, 30 Main Street in Weaverville, N.C., Hours are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, Dec. 11-13. And Sat. Dec. 21, and Mon. Dec. 23rd.
Public Works Dept. and debris collection information, please call (828) 645-0606.
Debris collections also by *FEMA sub-contractor Southern Disaster Recovery. SDR crews are sweeping through collecting debris in our area and this contractor uses a system called ‘Air Curtain Debris’ burn or ‘Air Curtain Incinerator’, where a limited amount of smoke is emitted from this type of campfire operation. Please view the YouTube video for this control burn process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMzNmmQuO0k
Questions, call the Weaverville Fire Department at: Phone: (828) 645-3500
Crisis Counseling, Mental Health Resources for Helene Survivors
News Release RALEIGH, N.C. – FEMA and the state recognize the immense emotional toll disasters can have on individuals and families and is providing free resources to help Helene survivors access free crisis counseling and mental health support.
In coordination with state governments, FEMA’s Crisis Counseling Program offers mental health services and training activities to help disaster survivors manage stress, cope with their experiences and connect with additional resources. These services are provided at no cost to survivors affected by the disaster and are delivered in accessible locations, including survivors’ homes, shelters, temporary living sites and places of worship. Survivors can access support in both one-on-one and in group settings.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Hope4NC Crisis Counseling Program provides immediate support and crisis counseling services for North Carolinians following Helene. Survivors experiencing stress, emotional fatigue, a mental health crisis or just need someone to talk to, can call the Hope4NC Helpline 24/7 at 1-855-587-3463. Services are provided at no cost and are available to anyone residing within the declared 39 North Carolina counties and tribal members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, regardless of their eligibility for FEMA financial assistance.
Additionally, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Disaster Distress Helpline is available anytime to provide support. Survivors and responders feeling overwhelmed can call or text 1-800-985-5990 to receive free, confidential support in any language.
FEMA encourages all survivors to take advantage of these resources as they navigate the recovery process. For more information about disaster recovery resources, visit fema.gov/disaster/4827.
Video: Mental Health Expert Provides Tips for Hurricane Helene Survivors – YouTube
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Buncombe County
FEMA will open a Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Buncombe County beginning Monday, Dec. 2, to provide one-on-one help to North Carolinians affected by Tropical Storm Helene.
It will be in three locations convenient to residents, allowing them to visit and register for FEMA assistance:
**Weaverville Town Hall
30 Main St., Weaverville NC, 28787
Open 8a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11- Friday, Dec. 13
A DRC is a one-stop shop where survivors can meet face-to-face with FEMA reps, apply for federal assistance, receive referrals to local assistance in their area, apply with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for low-interest disaster loans and more.
FEMA financial assistance may include money for basic home repairs, personal property losses or other uninsured, disaster-related needs, such as childcare, transportation, medical needs, funeral or dental expenses. The deadline for households to apply for FEMA assistance is Jan. 7, 2025.
Homeowners and renters in 39 North Carolina counties and tribal members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians can visit any open center, including locations in other states. No appointment is needed. To find center locations, go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a ZIP code to 43362.
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For the latest information about North Carolina’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4827. Follow FEMA Region 4 @FEMARegion4 on X or follow FEMA on social media at: FEMA Blog on fema.gov, @FEMA or @FEMAEspanol on X, FEMA or FEMA Espanol on Facebook, @FEMA on Instagram, and via FEMA YouTube channel. Also, follow Administrator Deanne Criswell on X @FEMA_Deanne.
