HICKORY — North Carolinians with uninsured damage or loss from Tropical Storm Helene have less than a week remaining to apply for FEMA financial assistance. The application deadline is April 7, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
FEMA may be able to help with temporary lodging, basic home repairs, personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs. Homeowners and renters in these Mitchell, Avery, and Yancey counties, as well as other Western North Carolina counties affected by Helene may apply.
There are several ways to apply, including: Going online to DisasterAssistance.gov, using the FEMA App, or calling (800) 621-3362. Those who use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other, should give FEMA their number for that service.
The nearest FEMA Resource Center is located at 671 West US Highway 19E Bypass in Burnsville.