NC Emergency Management

Since the start of Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in NC, 80 Community Emergency Response Team volunteers have collectively logged more than 3,500 hours of service, offering empathy, a listening ear, a smiling face, a soothing voice and guidance to those impacted by the disaster. For more information about the truly remarkable work CERT volunteers have contributed to the relief efforts for #HeleneNC, please visit https://bit.ly/3Ue9fyr. #WNCStrong

As the recovery process continues following Hurricane Helene’s devastation, please take this into consideration if you want to help the communities affected in Western NC. #HeleneNC #WNCStrong

Storm cleanup after a hurricane can be hazardous. While participating in cleanup efforts, be sure to wear the proper safety equipment, stay hydrated and take frequent breaks. #HeleneNC

Have questions about donating to or volunteering for Helene relief? Public Information Officer Nick Johnston speaks with support staff in western NC managing donations and outlines how people can continue to help impacted communities effectively. Watch now ?? https://bit.ly/3zWXe9M #HeleneNC

Check in on loved ones! K-9 Max from Wake County Sheriff's Office paid a visit to the State EOC recently to check on members of the State Emergency Response Team and to lift spirits. Natural disasters are traumatic for individuals, families and communities, and there is no right or wrong way to feel. There are resources available for any North Carolinian who needs support as the state recovers from Hurricane Helene. ?? The national Disaster Distress Helpline - 1-800-985-5990 ?? Call, text or chat to 988 ?? The statewide Peer Warmline - 1-855-PEERS NC (855-733-7762) ?? The Disability Disaster Hotline - 800-626-4959 ?? Hope4NC Helpline for first responders - 1-855-587-3463 More information here: https://bit.ly/3Y5kSsG

The NC State Board of Elections has a resource for voters in areas impacted by #HeleneNC: https://bit.ly/3TZlkrj. Voters can also find helpful election information from county resources. Find the full list here: https://lnkd.in/eUUE89b8 ---------------------------- La Junta Electoral del Estado de Carolina del Norte tiene un recurso para los votantes en áreas afectadas por #HeleneNC: https://bit.ly/3TZlkrj. Los votantes también pueden encontrar valiosa información electoral en los recursos del condado. Encuentre la lista completa aquí: https://lnkd.in/eUUE89b8

Today, Governor Roy Cooper traveled to Marshall in Madison County on Thursday morning where he was joined by Mayor Aaron Haynie as well as FEMA and state officials to survey storm damage. Following this visit, the Governor joined EPA Administrator Michael Regan to assess water infrastructure damage and discuss federal support to rebuild water systems in Western North Carolina. For more information visit: https://bit.ly/3Y37gOx. #HeleneNC ________ La ma?ana de hoy jueves, el gobernador Roy Cooper viajó al poblado Marshall, en el Condado Madison, donde se unió al alcalde Aaron Haynie, así como a funcionarios estatales y de FEMA para evaluar los da?os por la tormenta. Después de esta visita, el Gobernador se unió al administrador de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (Environmental Protection Agency, EPA) Michael Regan, para evaluar los da?os en la infraestructura hidráulica y hablar sobre el apoyo federal para reconstruir los sistemas hidráulicos en la región oeste de Carolina del Norte. Para más información visite: https://bit.ly/4eErzJc.

Today, Governor Roy Cooper held a briefing with FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell to provide updates on North Carolina’s unprecedented response to Hurricane Helene. They were joined by Adjutant General of the North Carolina National Guard Major General Todd Hunt, North Carolina Director of Emergency Management Will Ray, North Carolina Department of Transportation Secretary Joey Hopkins, NC Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kody Kinsley and NC Dept of Environmental Quality Secretary Mary Penny Kelley to share an update as response and recovery operations continue in Western North Carolina. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/ev6-3wMc. #HeleneNC ______ El día de hoy, el gobernador Roy Cooper sostuvo una sesión de Resumen Ejecutivo con la administradora de FEMA, Deanne Criswell, para proveer una actualización sobre las medidas de respuesta sin precedentes de Carolina del Norte ante el Huracán Helene. A esta sesión se incorporó el Vice general de la Guardia Nacional de NC, el Mayor General Todd Hunt; el director de la Div. de Manejo de Emergencias de NC, Will Ray; el secretario del Depto. de Transporte de NC (NCDOT), Joey Hopkins; el secretario del Depto. de Salud y Servicios Humanos de NC (NCDHHS), Kody Kinsley, así como la secretaria del Depto. de Calidad Ambiental de NC (NCDEQ), Mary Penny Kelley, para participar en esta actualización de información a medida que continúan los operativos de respuesta y recuperación en el oeste de Carolina del Norte. Para más información visite: https://lnkd.in/ewtUe-_B.

When applying for FEMA assistance after Tropical Storm Helene, North Carolinians may need to provide proof of identity, residence and other documentation. To help you replace important documents that were lost or damaged in the storm, visit: https://lnkd.in/ev6-3wMc. #HeleneNC ______ Al solicitar la obtención de asistencia de FEMA debido a la Tormenta Tropical Helene, es posible que los habitantes de Carolina del Norte deban proveer comprobante de identidad, de residencia y otra documentación más. Para ayudarle a reemplazar documentos importantes que se le hayan perdido o da?ado durante la tormenta, visite: https://lnkd.in/eGT-G_XJ.

On Tuesday, October 8, Governor Roy Cooper traveled to Burnsville in Yancey County and Spruce Pine in Mitchell County and was joined by FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell, Federal Highway Administration Acting Administrator Kristin White and other state and federal officials to assess storm damage, thank volunteers and speak with people impacted by Hurricane Helene. Read more on the latest #HeleneNC efforts at: https://bit.ly/3XXei7I. _________ El martes 8 de octubre, el gobernador Roy Cooper viajó al poblado Burnsville, en el condado Yancey y al poblado Spruce Pine, en el condado Mitchell donde se le unieron la administradora de FEMA, Deanne Criswell; la administradora interina de la Administración Federal de Carreteras, Kristin White, así como otros funcionarios estatales y federales para evaluar los da?os ocasionados por la tormenta, agradecer a los voluntarios por su labor y hablar con los afectados por el Huracán Helene. Lea más sobre los últimos esfuerzos #HeleneNC en: https://bit.ly/3Y0dZJ3.