Press release from Henderson County:
Henderson County remains in a State of Emergency.Henderson County to open a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC)The DRC will be located at 2111 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville NC 28791, in the Blue Ridge Commons complex.The DRC will open Wednesday, October 16, from 1:00pm to 7:00pm and then daily beginning Thursday, October 17, from 8:00am to 7:00pm.The DRC will provide federal, state and local resources for County residents as they apply for FEMA assistance from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.The DRC does not replace the Resource Hub. The DRC is for assistance in applying for federal aid and other assistance information. No supplies will be provided at the DRC.The Resource Hub at 118 McAbee Court, Flat Rock, NC 28731, will continue to be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Resource Hub will provide residents with water, food, home supplies and other items families may need.We need volunteers at the Resource Hub. The United Way of Henderson County is managing volunteer sign-ups for those interested in helping out with local recovery efforts. You can sign up at www.liveunitedhc.org/volunteer.The Community Foundation of Henderson County has set up a special page for Hurricane Helene Relief & Recovery donations. To contribute, visit www.cfhcforever.org.The latest information on Henderson County’s Hurricane Helene response is available atwww.hendersoncountync.gov/helene.
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