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. 

More response information from NC Dept. of Public Safety

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

Storm-Related Deaths - The number of verified storm-related fatalities for Hurricane Helene (updated daily).