Topics in "Local Emergency Resources," in alphabetical order.

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Agriculture
Rebuilding
Finding Loved Ones
Food, Water, and Supplies
Local Organizations and Utilities
Medical
Mental Health
Recovery Assistance (such as FEMA)
Road Conditions
Shelter
Small Business
Unemployment

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Agriculture

NCDA&CS AGRICULTURE WEATHER EMERGENCY HOTLINE 1-866-645-9403

LIST OF NC DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES EMERGENCY RECOVERY PROGRAMS

2024 HURRICANE HELENE LIVESTOCK ASSISTANCE FORM - Information is shared with the NC Cooperative Extension Offices and the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

RED CROSS REUNIFICATION TEAM - The American Red Cross has now activated their Reunification Team for our area. They will have better access to data from emergency services organizations who've been checking door to door. We have cleared our list and deactivated the form. You should submit future requests through the Red Cross Reunification Team.

LOCAL DISPATCH - 828-452-6666

GENERAL INFORMATION HOTLINE - 211

UNITED WAY WELFARE CHECK OR RESCUE REQUEST

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Food, Water, and Supplies

LOCAL COMMUNITIES MAY HAVE A BOIL WATER NOTICE IN EFFECT

STATE RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING YOUR WELL AFTER A FLOOD

Clothes, glasses, and other wearables:

Zenni Optical will ship you a set of three reading glasses and one pair of stylish sunglasses if you lost your glasses in the flooding and destruction. You can place your glasses order by clicking here.

Dry goods/shelf-stable, toiletries, diapers, cleaning supplies, etc:

First United Methodist Church - 566 S Haywood St, Waynesville, NC 28786

Woodland Baptist Church - 545 Crabtree Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786

International Paper Sports Complex - 305 Silkwood Dr, Canton, NC 28716

Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church - text 828-333-7079 for information - they also are coordinating meal and supply deliveries - 234 Church St, Waynesville, NC 28786

The Pavilion - 3935 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751

New Covenant Church - 767 Lee Rd, Clyde, NC 28721

Canton First Baptist Church - 208 Academy St, Canton, NC 28716

Click here for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services press release regarding applying for temporary D-SNAP assistance for help buying food if you live in one of the 25 affected counties or the Qualla Boundary. The application period will close October 24th.

Hot meals:

Pigeon Multicultural Center - Daily, 2 pm until they run out - 450 Pigeon St, Waynesville, NC 28786

Holy Cow Food Truck - Daily, 11 am to 1 pm and 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm - 566 S Haywood St, Waynesville, NC 28786

Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church - text 828-333-7079 for information - they also are coordinating meal and supply deliveries - 234 Church St, Waynesville, NC 28786

Calvary Road Church - Daily, 6 pm - 2710 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, 28751

Appalachian Smoke BBQ at Dellwood Baptist - Daily, alternating lunch and dinner each day, 10/3 dinner 4 pm to 7 pm, 10/4 lunch 11 am to 2 pm, back to dinner on Saturday, etc. - 115 Hall Dr, Waynesville, NC 28785

Fines Creek Community Center - Announced as available on their Facebook page - 190 Fines Creek Rd, Clyde, NC 28721

International Paper Sports Complex - Eight Days of Hope - Daily, 12 pm until they run out - 305 Silkwood Dr, Canton, NC 28716

Springdale Golf and Country Club - 11 am to 3 pm (days unknown) - 190 Golfwatch Rd, Canton, NC 28716

Water (water trucks or faucets, bring containers, may be limits):

Canton Plaza - daily 8 am to 6 pm - 83 Plaza Loop, Canton, NC 28716

Maggie Valley Fire Department - 2901 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751

Jukebox Junction - 6306 Pigeon Rd, Canton, NC 28716

Crabtree Ironduff Fire Department - 99 Susie Noland Rd, Clyde, NC 28721

Old Grouch's Military Surplus - 9 am to 5 pm - 82 Main St, Clyde, NC, 28721

Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church - text 828-333-7079 for information - they also are coordinating meal and supply deliveries - 234 Church St, Waynesville, NC 28786

General assistance, services and supplies:

Click here for a link to a Google Form where you can input needs and be matched with a volunteer

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Local Organizations and Utilities

HAYWOOD COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES FACEBOOK PAGE - updated multiple times per day with information regarding county status. Their official website is currently down.

READY HAYWOOD - a website established by Haywood County Emergency Services that focuses specifically on the resources available during and after a disaster.

HAYWOOD ELECTRICAL MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION FACEBOOK PAGE

Medical

911 for medical emergencies

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES ARE DEFINED AS A THREAT TO YOUR LIFE, LIMBS, OR EYESIGHT. IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, DIAL 911. OTHERWISE, TRY THESE LOCATIONS ON THE LIST.

FOOD LION PARKING LOT, PARAGON PARKWAY (CLYDE/WAYNESVILLE LOCATION) - Heart to Heart Mass Care Medical Unit - 9 am to 6 pm EVERY DAY! - acute care, first aid, insulin, tetanus shots, vaccinations, etc. Non-emergency care.

JUKEBOX JUNCTION - Daily, 9 am to 5 pm - 6306 Pigeon Rd, Canton, 28716 - minor first aid and acute care, basic medical assistance.

211 to locate first aid near you or request non-emergency rescue

HAYWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - 262 Leroy George Dr, Clyde, NC 28721

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Mental Health

988 LIFELINE - call, text, chat, or use ASL to talk through the trauma you've experienced.

HOPE4 NC HELPLINE - 1-855-587-3463

THE PEARL INSTITUTE - free professional therapy or telehealth visits for affected residents, volunteers, and first responders from 12 pm to 6 pm until further notice - 55 Academy St, Waynesville, NC 28786 - send a text to 828-400-7091 or an email to info@pearlpsychadelicinstitute.org to schedule.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH WAYNESVILLE - 10 am to 2 pm in the chapel - trauma trained chaplin available - 100 S Main St, Waynesville, NC 28786

GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH - Daily, 12 pm prayer service - 394 N Haywood St, Waynesville, NC 28786

VAYA CRISIS LINE - 1-800-849-6127