Haywood County emergency Helene call center closing on February 7

Press release from Haywood County:

After four months of providing vital support to our community during which we answered hundreds of calls and assisted many individuals, we have reached a point where the volume of calls at The Haywood County Emergency Helene Call Center, has significantly decreased to just one or two, and sometimes none, per day. We are grateful to have been able to provide this resource and support throughout the recovery process.

The call center, 828-356-2020, will officially close on Friday, February 7th, at 5 PM.

For the most up-to-date information about Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in Haywood County, please visit ReadyHaywood.com.

Additional resources are available through the State of North Carolina Department of Public Safety. You can call 211 or 1-888-892-1162 for general Helene assistance or visit their website for more information.

As we close this chapter, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the incredible residents of Haywood County. Your strength, perseverance, and unwavering spirit through this difficult recovery period have been nothing short of inspiring. It is because of you that we are now moving forward with renewed hope, and we remain grateful for the resilience you’ve shown every step of the way. Together, we have proven that Haywood County is a community that will rise above any challenge.

Thanks,

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