NC Emergency Management

Support Western North Carolina Christmas Tree Farmers and buy a tree from NC! We have received many questions about where you can buy a North Carolina Christmas Tree this holiday season. Here is a link from the North Carolina Christmas Tree Association that you can search for locations to shop that might be helpful. #ReadyNC #HeleneNC #NCStrong https://lnkd.in/gUZUHDhJ

As a reminder for communities impacted by #Helene- the deadline to apply for FEMA Individual and Public Assistance has been extended to January 7, 2025. Indivduals needing assistance may apply by: 1. Visiting www.disasterassistance.gov . 2. Calling 1-800-621-3362 between 7am and 10pm. 3. Visiting a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Western NC. You can find the closest center by visiting https://lnkd.in/ekSZs6Y Local Governments, Houses of Worship, and Non-Profit Organizations may apply for Public Assistance. To find out if your organization is within the designated area, visit https://lnkd.in/gvad6E7B . For more information on applying for Public Assistance, please visit https://lnkd.in/gctak44e. #ReadyNC #HeleneNC #NCStrong

Amazing progress is being made everyday across Western North Carolina! The Town of Lake Lure, NC shared these photos showing the incredible progress in cleaning up the lake. 7,931.70 cubic yards of debris has been removed so far. #ReadyNC #HeleneNC #NCStrong

Another milestone was reached this week when the amount of debris removed from western North Carolina surpassed 1 Million Cubic Yards! That's 40.3 million five gallon buckets. It is enough debris to fill a 27 million square foot area if spread out at a depth of 1 foot. It's a lot of debris. We are far from completing the debris removal mission and crews are working everyday across the mountains to clean up from #helene. #ReadyNC #HeleneNC #NCStrong

The North Carolina Swift Water Rescue Team is a collaborative of over 40 agenices representing fire departments, rescue squads, law enforcement, and state agencies. During #helene, these dedicated responders rescued hundreds of North Carolinians and pets. The NC Wildlife Resources Commission's Swift Water Rescue Team is a proud member of the NC Swift Water Rescue Team and the video below shows some of the critical, life-saving work they accomplished in Western NC. #ReadyNC #HeleneNC #NCStrong https://lnkd.in/eX452mjy

In honor of Veterans Day, a message from NCEM Director William C. Ray:

FEMA has Extended the Deadline to Apply for Helene Assistance: Homeowners and renters in the in the eligible 39 counties in Western North Carolina looking to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance after Tropical Storm Helene has been extended to Jan. 7, 2025. Individual Assistance includes financial assistance for serious needs, displacement, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other uninsured or underinsured disaster-caused expenses. More information available at: https://lnkd.in/eDQS2EJ5

During an emergency, maintaining open communication networks is imperative. In the first several days of Hurricane Helene response, telecommunicators and first response teams had to cope with a deluge of 911 calls and interruptions in cellular networks. In the wake of the storm, the State Emergency Response Team immediately set about restoring communications. Learn more about their efforts at https://lnkd.in/edZxKh3V. This is the second blog in our Hurricane Helene response series.

Across the nation there are teams of volunteers that are specially trained to assist during emergencies. Whether it's checking vitals of responders or survivors, answering phones, directing traffic or assisting with training, Community Emergency Response Team members are equipped with the knowledge and skills to help when needed. In the latest Safety Scoop episode, we hear from NC Emergency Management's CERT Program Manager Samantha Royster, who shares stories about these teams active across North Carolina and the role they played during Hurricane Helene response. Listen now: https://bit.ly/3CeuJFv

North Carolina's 911 Telecommunicators are on the front lines of disaster response. During Hurricane Helene, the state's dedicated 911 telecommunications professionals overcame obstacles to ensure that 911 calls were answered and help was sent to save lives. #NCStrong #HeleneNC