Hurricane Helene Community Resources

We recognize that members of our communities are seeking resources during this challenging time. Below is list of local contacts, links, and resource hubs. UNC Health has also compiled a list of statewide resources available here.

Contacts and Links

For emergencies, call 911.

The pages below have important and updated information for resources, supplies, shelters, donations, volunteering, and more.

WNC

• WNC Helene Resources Facebook
• WNC Helene Resources Instagram

Henderson County

• Henderson County Emergency Information
  
• Henderson County Government Facebook Page
• hiphendo.com

• Henderson County Hurricane Helene Call Center

  • All non-medical information and resource connections
  • 828-771-6670 or email Helene-info@hcem.org
  • Report status of missing persons
  • Open 24 hours a day during this emergency
  • Call 2-1-1 for assistance, to report missing persons to report missing persons, or request wellness checks for loved ones

Transylvania County

• Transylvania County Emergency Information
• Transylvania County Government Facebook Page
• Transylvania County Health Department
• The Transylvania Times

Buncombe County

• Buncombe County Emergency Information
• Buncombe County Government News
• Buncombe County Government Facebook Page
• Asheville Relief

Hurricane Helene Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP)

People living in 25 western NC counties and members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians living in zip code 28719 impacted by Hurricane Helene can apply to receive a one-time benefit to help buy food through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). Click here for registration

Medical Office Openings

Click here to find a complete list of Pardee openings

Free Virtual Care

Adult residents (ages 18+) of WNC can see a UNC Health primary care provider for mild symptoms without an appointment through UNC Health Virtual Care. Now free of charge for those impacted by Hurricane Helene. Virtual services are available 6 AM – 10 PM, 7 days per week. Learn more and get in line at Virtual Care Now

Medical Transport

• Medical transport to UNC Health Pardee Cancer Center and other essential medical needs is available upon request through partnership with Apple Country Transportation.
• Dialysis at DeVita - Apple Country Transportation is running a bus to their Forest City location, leaving Cracker Barrel, Upward Rd. at 12:45pm daily.
• Medicaid: DSS Transportation Unit at (828) 694-6163 from 8am to 4:30pm

Oxygen Tank Refills

• Mills River Fire & Rescue
• Mountain Home Fire & Rescue
• AndyOxy - 27 Heritage Dr., Asheville, NC – 8am-5pm, (828) 692-2522

Pardee Employees

For Pardee teammates in need of emergency housing, supplies, and other resources assistance, contact Amy Treece with Pardee Hospital Foundation