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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
Governor Josh Stein announced the state is accepting applications for a new program to repair or rebuild homes in western North Carolina that were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Helene. The program is the first of a series of recovery initiatives to be offered by the North Carolina Commerce Department’s Division of Community Revitalization under the program name Renew NC.
“Helene caused significant damage to thousands of homes across western North Carolina,” said Governor Josh Stein. “There is a lot of work to do, and the Renew NC Housing program is the next step in helping western North Carolinians recover. If your home was damaged by Hurricane Helene, you may be eligible for assistance depending on your income, so I encourage you to apply today.”
The Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program is a key initiative to address remaining long-term recovery needs of homeowners in western North Carolina and will prioritize low-to-moderate income (LMI) families. Later this year, two additional Renew NC Housing programs will be offered to address multi-family housing and workforce housing for ownership. Infrastructure and Economic Revitalization programs will also be launched in the coming months.
The Renew NC programs are funded through a Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Of the total $1.4 billion in CDBG-DR funding that was allocated to the state for western North Carolina recovery needs, $807 million is allocated to the Renew NC Single-Family Housing Program.
Governor Stein encourages all low to moderate income homeowners in eligible counties whose homes were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Helene to see if they are eligible and apply for housing repair or reconstruction at www.renewnc.org.
Homeowners from these eligible counties can apply: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mecklenburg (only from zip code 28214), Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin, and Yancey.
For homeowners seeking more information about the Renew NC Housing program, please visit www.renewnc.org or call 1-888-791-0207. Program staff can help determine if you qualify for assistance from the program.
Information about the administration of the Renew NC programs can be found at the Division of Community Revitalization’s website at CommerceRecovery.nc.gov.
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Pisgah Legal Services, Legal Aid of North Carolina, and the North Carolina Bar Foundation are holding a WNC Disaster Recovery Hotline on June 11, 2025 from 12pm – 6pm. This one-day hotline is intended to prioritize legal help for those with the most urgent needs. All services are confidential and free. Interpreters are available.
Call the hotline for help with:
*FEMA Claims and Appeals
* FEMA Roads and Bridges
*Landlord/Tenant Issues
*Insurance Claims and Disputes
*Homeowner Issues (Mortgage, Foreclosure, Heir Property)
*Consumer Issues (Bankruptcy, Debt, Contractor Disputes)
*Property Issues (Damaged Trees, Property Disputes, Permitting Questions, Well Contamination)
*Other Disaster Related Issues
Need Legal Help Before June 11?
The hotline number above will only be answered on June 11 from 12pm – 6pm. For non-disaster related legal needs or if you are unable to call during the hotline hours and have been impacted by Hurricane Helene, please apply any time for legal assistance at: https://www.pisgahlegal.org/disaster-hotline
From Buncombe Co. Fire Marshal – Please follow all safety requirements as listed in the local ordinance, most importantly NEVER LEAVE A FIRE UNATTENDED.
The Town of Weaverville does not however allow vegetative lawn burns. Please contact Weaverville Fire Dept. for controlled burn questions.
Phone: (828) 645-3500
Weaverville Fire Department
3 Monticello Road. P.O. Box 338
Weaverville, NC 28787
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Tropical Storm Helene left a lasting impact on Weaverville, causing significant tree damage and loss. The Town of Weaverville is committed to helping residents navigate tree removal and wildfire risk reduction while providing access to valuable resources.
Buncombe County Resource Center English flyer
Buncombe County Helene Resource Center NOW OPEN
A central hub for Helene recovery services at:
94 Coxe Ave. Asheville. Mon-Fri, 8-5.
Buncombe Co. property owners (residential or commercial) who do not have debris removal insurance may apply to have qualified disaster debris removed (at no cost) through the Private Property Debris Removal program. Call 828-250-6100 select option 2, for question.
Housing, rental, mortgage & utility assistance: Disaster assistance programs helps with a variety of costs. Apply in-person or call (828) 250-6100, no appointment needed.
FEMA Update
If you applied for assistance and FEMA initially said you are not approved for financial help, you might need to provide more information. Call 800-621-3362 to get help appealing the determination or visit a Multi-Agency Resource Center.
Update
- $428.6 million approved for more than 159,000 households, including money for rent, basic home repairs and other disaster-caused needs.
- $444.5 million in Public Assistance funding obligated to the state to support community recovery.
- $177 million disbursed by the U.S. Small Business Administration in low-interest disaster loans.
- 13,316 households have stayed in FEMA-paid hotel rooms (Transitional Sheltering Assistance).
- As of April 15, 124 households remained.
- 212 households are currently living in FEMA temporary housing units.
- 5,193 households have received rental assistance.
- 7,209 families have received $20.9 million for repair or replacement of private-access roads and bridges.
- 6 million cubic yards of debris has been cleared from public rights of ways, 4.9 million by state contractors and 1.7 million by federal contractors.
- The waterway debris mission has removed 6 million cubic yards of debris: approximately 2.4 million by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and 167,956 cubic yards by state contractors.
- $180 million paid in claims by the National Flood Insurance Program.
FEMA has granted North Carolina an extension for disaster survivors to apply for federal assistance until April 7, 2025.
Homeowners and renters in Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Forsyth, Gaston, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Iredell, Jackson, Lee, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Nash, Polk, Rowan, Rutherford, Stanly, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Union, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin, and Yancey counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians with uninsured losses from Tropical Storm Helene may be eligible to apply for FEMA assistance.
There are several ways to apply:
- (Most Recommended): Visit a Disaster Recovery Center in your community. Visit fema.gov/drc to located the closest location.
- Call the FEMA hotline at 1-800-621-3362 between the hours of 7am and midnight.
- Go online to disasterassistance.gov
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 and limited hours on Saturdays.
Public Works Dept. and debris collection information, please call (828) 645-0606.
*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
To find center locations, go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a ZIP code to 43362.
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