There is so much misinformation, rumors, and constant changes that it is confusing to know what is going on and where to find help. Tomorrow will be 2 weeks since Hurricane Helene hit Western NC and I continue to hear stories of courageous help and despairing devastation daily. As I learn of the best resources and current situations I will place them on this blog. Please share with your friends and only add positive helpful comments. These are the main sources that I am using to learn about help, events, donations, and city and county information.
Oct. 10, 2024
WKNC 88.1 FM has a wealth of up-to-date information. There is an app if you have internet.
Buncombe County Emergency Update
Samaritan Purse (non-profit helps cutting trees, road access, covering roofs)
SBA Loans 3 types:
Types of available disaster loans
- Home Disaster Loans: Loans to homeowners or renters to repair or replace disaster-damaged real estate and personal property, including automobiles.
- Business Physical Disaster Loans: Loans to businesses to repair or replace disaster-damaged property owned by the business, including real estate, inventories, supplies, machinery and equipment. Businesses of any size are eligible. Private, non-profit organizations such as charities, churches, private universities, etc., are also eligible.
- Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL): Working capital loans to help small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes meet their ordinary and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the disaster. These loans are intended to assist through the disaster recovery period.
I will continue to update as I learn more.
Thank you all who are helping others. Together we will survive this and eventually, we will thrive again.
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