6/26/25
The Haywood County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) remains open and operational, but several partners are concluding their in-person services in the coming days.
At close of business today (June 26, 2025), the Small Business Administration (SBA) will no longer be onsite at the DRC. Individuals needing to follow up with SBA regarding disaster loans or other recovery services related to Tropical Storm Helene should visit https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/hurricane-helene or call 1-800-659-2955.
Additionally, FEMA Individual Assistance staff will conclude their onsite support at the DRC at close of business on Monday, June 30, 2025. This change applies to all counties impacted by Helene.
Residents can reach FEMA directly by calling 1-800-621-3362 or visiting DisasterAssistance.gov.
The North Carolina Division of Emergency Management will continue to staff the DRC with caseworkers and FEMA-trained Individual Assistance counselors to help residents with:
- Checking the status of their FEMA application
- Filing or understanding an appeal
- Navigating bridge or private road repair programs
- Learning more about theRenewNChousing and home repair programs
For information about disaster housing assistance or home repair through the state’s RenewNC program, please visit RenewNC.org.
Haywood County Emergency Management staff remain onsite to support residents with the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Haywood County's Hazard Mitigation Program may be able to help you recover and prepare for the future.
Haywood County Health and Human Services staff are also available on-site to answer questions and connect residents with local support.
The Helene Disaster Recovery Center, located at 157 Paragon Parkway in Clyde, next to Tractor Supply, remains open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We strongly encourage anyone affected by Helene to visit the center for in-person help and guidance.
For the most up to date information on Helene in Haywood County, visit ReadyHaywood.com.
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3/26/25
The Haywood County Helene Recovery Center is open and continuing to provide vital support to residents impacted by Hurricane Helene. The center is currently operating
at the Haywood County Development Services Office, located at 157 Paragon Parkway, Suite 202, Clyde, right next to Tractor Supply.
The Helene Recovery Center remains a key resource for residents navigating the long-term recovery process.
Multiple agencies are on-site to offer assistance, including:
*FEMA Individual Assistance Agents (2 on-site at the MARC):
-FEMA Registration
-Appeals for Home Repairs
-Road and Bridge Damage Assistance
-Vehicle Damage Claims
-Rental Assistance
-Application Status Updates
*State of North Carolina Representatives:
-Disaster Case Management Intake and Follow-Up
-State Individual Assistance Services
-State Private Road and Bridge Intake
-Direct Access to State and Local Resources
*FEMA Hazard Mitigation Specialists:
-Mold Treatment and Prevention
-Disaster Preparedness Education
-Flood Insurance Information
-Guidance on Safer and More Resilient Recovery
*Small Business Administration (SBA) Representatives:
-Home Loans
-Business Loans
-Loans for Non-Profit Organizations
-Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Additionally, Haywood County Health and Human Services staff are available on-site to answer questions and connect residents with local support.
The recovery center is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For ongoing updates and information about Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, visit
ReadyHaywood.com.
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The Helene Recovery Center, which has been providing crucial recovery assistance to residents impacted by Hurricane Helene, will remain open at the Haywood Community College High Tech Center (112 Industrial Park Drive, Waynesville) until April 30, 2025. On May 1, 2025, the center will transition to a new location at the Haywood County Development Services Office (157 Paragon Pkwy, Ste 202, Clyde) right next to Tractor Supply, until further notice.
The center offers dedicated support for residents as they continue to recover from the storm’s impacts. A Disaster Case Manager and ongoing Individual Assistance from the State of North Carolina will remain available at the new location. Additionally, NC Emergency Management case managers, State Individual Assistance representatives, and FEMA Individual Assistance personnel will continue to assist Haywood County residents. There is also staff from Haywood County Health and Human Services on-site to answer resident questions.
The recovery center will remain open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.
For the latest information on recovery efforts and updates related to Hurricane Helene, residents can visit ReadyHaywood.com.
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The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located at the HCC High Tech Center, 112 Industrial Park Drive in Waynesville, will officially close on March 29, 2025. In its place, a Helene Recovery Center will open in the same location to continue assisting residents affected by Hurricane Helene.
While significant progress has been made in recovery efforts, many residents in Haywood County are still facing challenges in rebuilding their homes, businesses, and lives. The need for assistance remains critical, and this transition ensures that those impacted by the storm continue to have access to essential resources and support.
The center will provide a dedicated Disaster Case Manager and ongoing Individual Assistance from the State of North Carolina. There will also be NC Emergency Management case managers, State Individual Assistance representatives, and FEMA Individual Assistance personnel available to assist residents. This transition ensures that residents continue to receive the necessary support as they recover from the storm’s impacts.
The center will be open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, starting March 31, 2025, and will remain in operation until April 25, 2025.
For the latest information about Helene in Haywood County, visit ReadyHaywood.com.
