Press Release from Haywood County:
At the request of the state of North Carolina, FEMA is extending the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program through January 11, 2025. FEMA will continue providing hotel and motel rooms to Helene-affected families.
The quickest way to apply for FEMA is online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
You can also apply by phone at 1-800-621-3362.
To apply in person in Haywood County, visit the Disaster Recovery Center at HCC High Tech Center
112 Industrial Drive, Waynesville, Monday-Friday from 8 AM – 6 PM or Saturdays from 8 AM – 2 PM.
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