RALEIGH (October 4, 2024) – The destruction Hurricane Helene brought to Western North Carolina last week was unimaginable – in fact, we still don’t know the cost. And we don’t know how long recovery will take.

But if you want to assist with immediate relief, here are some places that could use your help:

• Blue Ridge Public Radio: List of Ways to Help
• State of North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund
• UNC Asheville Disaster Relief
• Appalachian State University Disaster Relief Fund
• Hurricane Helene Community College Response and Recovery Fund
• North Carolina Foundation for Public School Children
• Gangstagrass in Durham Friday to benefit American Red Cross of NC
• Legal Aid of North Carolina: Tropical Storm Helene Disaster Assistance

Other Resources:

• ReadyNC for information on shelters, traffic, road closures, outages
• NC DPS Helene Resources
• American Red Cross: 800-733-2767