Hurricane Helene Recovery Resources
NCDHHS staff are working as quickly as possible to connect with communities and partners across the state to understand the impacts, and provide support, resources, and care to North Carolinians in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. NCDHHS is ensuring that healthcare facilities and state and county shelters have the water, food, medical supplies, and staff needed to care for North Carolinians and patients. Find resources below related to Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. This information will continue to be updated as recovery moves forward. Go to the NCDHHS website to see Hurricane Helene-related news.
Mental Health Resources
This storm has been catastrophic for so many North Carolinians. There is real, physical danger, and then there is an emotional toll and a strain on mental health. It is traumatic and I want you to remember that there is no right or wrong way to feel.
- NCDHHS Secretary, Kody H. Kinsley
Resources to Help People with Disabilities
If you are impacted by Hurricane Helene and need help, call or text the Disability and Disaster Hotline at 800-626-4959, or email hotline@disasterstrategies.org.
Ways to Help
The best way to help right now is to donate money. Contributions to the NC Disaster Relief Fund go to local groups who know what is needed on the ground in their communities. If you have already gathered items to donate, please work through one of these organizations.
We strongly discourage people from delivering supplies to Western NC themselves right now. Many roads are unsafe for travel and available routes must remain open for ongoing rescue and relief operations. Read a joint news release about the best ways to donate.
Hurricane Helene News Releases
- NC Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley Joins Governor Roy Cooper to Survey Damage and Meet with People Impacted by Hurricane Helene in Mitchell and Yancey Counties
- Replacement Benefits Available for Food and Nutrition Services Recipients Impacted by Hurricane Helene
- State Emergency Response Team Publishing Guide Highlighting Trusted Information Sources
- HHS activates Emergency Prescription Assistance Program for uninsured North Carolina residents needing medicine after Hurricane Helene
- Important Information for People Enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Impacted by Hurricane Helene
- North Carolinians Enrolled in Food and Nutrition Services Can Use Benefits to Buy Hot Food Following Hurricane Helene
- Additional Temporary Flexibilities in Place for Medicaid Beneficiaries Due to Hurricane Helene Devastation
- Temporary Flexibilities in Place for Medicaid Beneficiaries Due to Hurricane Helene Devastation
- NCDHHS Urges Safe Water Usage following Hurricane Helene
Storm-Related Deaths - The number of verified storm-related fatalities for Hurricane Helene (updated daily).