Site updated 10-8-24 at 9:00 am

The Counties and municipalities of the Piedmont Triad Regional Council are making contact with our colleagues in the western part of the state.  As more specific ways to effectively and appropriately help come to light we will update this site and share relevant information.

For the latest information from NC Emergency Management, please go here.      www.ncdps.gov/helene

 HOW CAN I VOLUNTEER?

• Sign up as a volunteer.  VolunteerNC is looking for volunteers to help serve our state with disaster services.
• Go to NC Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster to find a list of experienced volunteer organizations active in disaster in NC.  In western NC, those organizations include Baptists on Mission and the the Red Cross, but more organizations within Western NC are expected to be added as response and recovery unfolds. These organizations need volunteers to assist in shelters, distribution of goods and supplies, as well as repair and rebuilding opportunities, so click on either site to volunteer.  
• If you are with a local government organization outside of the affected areas, please check with your county emergency management division to determine the best and most efficient way to help. 

  DONATIONS OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

• Do NOT collect donations of clothes or furniture at this stage of the relief effort. There's nowhere to process or manage those donations and sending them now could interrupt critical response efforts. Learn more from FEMA and National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster.
• Donate to the NC Disaster Relief Fund to help with Helene recovery.   You can also find links to donate to the relief fund by clicking the red banner at the top of the page at NC.gov or by filling out the form at https://pay.payitgov.com/ncdonations.  Cash donations are best, and any amount will help.
• If you do want to collect supplies: Make cleanup kits or "flood buckets". Here's a link showing how to assemble a cleanup kit.  
• Contact NC Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster to find a list of organizations active in the disaster relief effort within Western NC. 

Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Request for Volunteers from Local Governments Across NC

The NC Association of Regional Councils of Government, NC County Commissioners Association, NC League of Municipalities and NC City & County Management Association are currently asking for any managers, deputy or assistant managers who have experience in disaster recovery to volunteer to serve as a resource during these office hours to share from your experiences and to provide guidance to your colleagues in Western NC.  If you are willing to volunteer to assist, please respond to the as soon as possible:  Volunteer for Hurricane Helene Manager Support Office Hour Calls or by filling out the form below. 

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=tyBIrVEwj0SK6visQ4zISCdcbyZFhdVGjq0twQh35lNUQ09JUDRGWEJKQUVJWkJKVjlQR0c5VjhCMy4u . 

This may include respite help for managers and town/county staff in addition to first responders.  If you have any questions, please contact Rob Shepherd, NCCCMA Executive Director at or 336-456-7151.

Other resources: 

Reunification Resources  - North Carolina residents trying to connect with family members may call NC 211 (or 1-888-892-1162 if calling from outside the state) to report a missing loved one.

Readync.gov  - Your preparedness now can help in the future.

Readyforsyth.org - Forsyth County complete website for emergency readiness and preparation including links on Western NC Assistance.

For more information, please contact Matt Reece, Member Services Director at (336) 904-0300 or Adam Shull, Assistant Director of Regional Planning,