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FEMA information and other emergency links: Hurricane Matthew, NC

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Greenville, NC Flooding: commons

Greenville, NC Flooding: commons

Emergency links for NC

FOOD BANKS http://ncfoodbanks.org/finding-help/

FOOD PANTRIES http://www.foodpantries.org/st/north_carolina

CLEANING SUPPLIES NEEDED

There is a huge need for cleaning supplies: I have been unable to find any link that addresses this in particular..so would suggest you check with local churches, food banks, etc. They will be the most likely source for knowing how you can help with this.

BLOOD:

##If you can give blood, especially Type O, there is a huge need for this..please check with your county health department for how you can help in your area.

RED CROSS CALLS OUT FOR VOLUNTEERS http://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer#step1

Food banks are in great need of donations to help feed all the people displaced by the storm..here is a lnk for Central and Eastern NC food bank

**special note here: you can also donate funds…some food banks have a program where for every dollar donated, the food bank can provide several meals..please also consider this. http://www.foodbankcenc.org/site/PageNavigator/getinvolved_disaster.html

FEMA RELIEF AND SPECIFIC INFORMATION https://www.disasterassistance.gov/

  • 800-621-3362
  • speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY, should call 1-800-462-7585 directly
  • for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362.

PLEASE NOTE: Have the following available

  • Social security number
  • address of damaged property
  • damage description
  • insurance coverage info
  • phone number
  • mailing address

Financial Information: Provide your family’s total annual household income, before taxes, at the time of the disaster

Direct Deposit Information (optional): If you are approved for assistance and want your funds deposited directly into your bank account, provide your banking information. This includes:

  • Bank name
  • Type of account (ex: checking, savings, etc.)
  • Routing number
  • Account number

If you need help filling out the form, please call the FEMA Helpline, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET, 7 days a week:

  • 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362)
  • TTY 1-800-462-7585
  • 711 or VRS 1-800-621-3362

 

FEMA FOR LUMBEE INDIANS http://www.lumbeetribe.com/single-post/2016/10/11/FEMA-Disaster-Assistance

TAX RELIEF  http://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2016/10/11/irs-announces-tax-relief-for-nc-victims-of-hurricane-matthew-more-to-come/#6e54ae274057

DEPT OF AGRICULTURE INFO FOR THOSE HURT BY MATTHEW http://www.ncagr.gov/disaster/

ROAD CONDITIONS https://www.ncdot.gov/traffictravel/

RIVER LEVELS http://waterdata.usgs.gov/NC/nwis/current?type=flow&group_key=county_cd&search_site_no_station_nm

RED CROSS SAFE AND WELL REGISTRATION https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php

FACEBOOK SAFE CITIZEN CHECK IN FOR MATTHEW IN NC  https://www.facebook.com/safetycheck/hurricane-matthew-north-carolina-2016/

SHELTERS

PLEASE NOTE: CHARITY NAVIGATOR:

This one is an especially important link: know how your charity rates, so your donation can do the most good…I cannot urge people enough to use this..many charities have such a small amount of money or donations go to the actual cause, they are wasting your efforts to help. Find out about rated food banks, shelters, etc, here:

https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?keyword_list=north+Carolina&Submit2=Search&bay=search.results&state=nc&cgid=6