This is the latest update from the NC Inclusive Disaster Revovery Network and NC Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster

 

Tuesday, November 12.

 
 

DEADLINES AND HEADLINES — Spread the word.

  1. EXTENDED: Tuesday, January 7 is the new deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance. Everyone should apply to see if they are eligible for assistance. Legal Aid of NC, Pisgah Legal, and Emergency Legal Responders offer disaster legal services programs to assist with applications and appeals to FEMA, for homeowners and rentals dealing with damage and displacement, and for fraud support. [updated]

     

  2. FEMA: “FEMA Rental Assistance is a grant to provide survivors with a temporary place to live while they repair or rebuild their home. This money can be used to rent a place to live, such as a house, apartment, hotel room, RV or other options while your home is repaired, or while you look for a new place to live.”

     

  3. "FEMA Public Assistance is also available for Houses of Worship and certain other eligible private nonprofits.

     

  4. NC Justice Center: Resources about the rights of individuals accessing disaster benefits in English and Spanish. https://www.ncjustice.org/helene/

     

  5. NCDHHS: “DMHDDSUS has released a new workbook to explain Hurricane Helene to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). It is written in plain language with visuals to support understanding. This workbook includes a story, activities, and information for care partners. The Hurricane Helene I/DD Resource Workbook is available in both English and Spanish.” [new]

     

  6. NCDHHS: Hurricane Helene Recovery Communications Toolkit. “Access the kit for flyers, social media images, and video about disaster recovery.”

 

GRANTS FOR ORGANIZATIONS — For impacted and responding organizations.

Disaster Recovery

  1. UNC Hurricane Helene Disaster Response Grants. Must be affiliated with UNC-Chapel Hill as a student, staff, or faculty and work with a community partner. https://applicationportal.ccps.unc.edu/ [updated]

     

  2. Appalachian Community Capital —  Western North Carolina Small
    Business Initiative (WNCSBI): https://crfusa.com/

     

  3. Cultivating Healthy Environments — TCGM: Region 4, part of the national EJ Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program. https://region4.thrivingenvironments.org/

     

  4. Golden LEAF Foundation: https://goldenleaf.org/helene-relief/

     

  5. Lowe’s Reconstruction Grant Program. https://grants.nvoad.org/rfp-helene-milton-recovery-cycle

     

  6. Mountain BizWorks — WNC Strong: Helene Business Recovery Fund: https://www.mountainbizworks.org/helene/fund/

     

  7. SBP SHARE AmeriCorps Placement Site Program. Learn more: Placement Site Overview [PDF], Placement Site Interest Form or contact Jessica Beebee.

     

  8. United Way of North Carolina — The North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund:  https://www.unitedwaync.org/nc-disaster-relief-fund-helene

     

  9. WNC Bridge Foundation — NOW Grants for Hurricane Helene Relief:  https://www.wncbridge.org/resources/now-grants

     

  10. Lists by Dogwood Health Trust, NC Network of Grantmakers, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC Foundation.

 

General Support

  1. TD Charitable Foundation’s Capacity Building Fund. https://www.td.com/us/en/about-us/communities/ready-commitment/funding-opportunities/non-profit

 

JOBS — Local Hires for Hurricane Helene Recovery

CDC Foundation

  1. Evacuation Shelter Support Program Coordinator

  2. Local Disaster Support Unit Program Coordinator

  3. Local Health Department Response & Recovery Chief

  4. Local Health Department Response & Recovery Deputy Chief

  5. Mass Fatality Management Program Coordinator

 

FEMA

  1. Recovery Planning Coordinator (closes 11/13)

  2. FEMA is hiring in Asheville, Durham, Hickory and Raleigh to support community recovery. Applications are being accepted online. To see open positions and apply, visit usajobs.gov, type keywords “FEMA, Local Hire” and enter the location as “North Carolina.” Click to access flyers to post. [updated]

     

NCORR

  1. Disaster Case Manager (closes 11/14)

  2. Disaster Case Management Navigator (closes 11/19)

  3. Disaster Case Management Team Lead (closes 11/19)

 

Other - From NCIDR Network Members

  1. Resourceful Communities Local Food Resources Intern

 

ENGAGEMENT AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES — Advocacy, Meetings, Trainings, Webinars

 

Engagement and Advocacy

  1. NCORR: “Public invited to comment on proposed use of Tropical Storm Fred long-term recovery funds for Hurricane Helene impacts. The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is seeking public comments through Dec. 8 on a proposed amendment to the action plan for administering HUD Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funds in areas of Haywood County that were impacted by Tropical Storm Fred and Hurricane Helene. The proposed action plan amendment is intended to address new unmet homeowner recovery needs, including cases where homeowners and communities have experienced additional damage due to impacts from Hurricane Helene. A draft of the new Substantial Action Plan Amendment 2 for Tropical Storm Fred funding is available for review online. The public is strongly encouraged to submit comments by email to ncorr.publiccomments@ncdps.gov…” [new]

     

  2. NCORR: “Call for Applications: North Carolina’s Planning for Extreme Heat Cohort. We live in the South, but extreme heat is still challenging. When heat indices spike, residents are at a higher risk of experiencing heat-related illnesses. These higher temperatures also increase utility bills and can cause structural impacts to roads and buildings. To help local leaders mitigate these impacts, the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) and the State Climate Office of North Carolina invite applications for the Planning for Extreme Heat Cohort. Over the course of five months, Cohort participants will walk through the process of developing a heat action plan for their community. Register for the November 18th webinar and read the program page to learn more. Applications are due Wednesday, December 4, 2024. [new]

     

  3. NC Budget and Tax Center: “Guidance has been provided to local governments in disaster affected areas that Local Fiscal Recovery Funds can be obligated to respond to the disaster. This means that millions of dollars in communities could be available in your community for priorities like rental assistance, grants to child care providers and more. Reach out to local leaders if you see there are funds not obligated in a county and ask if they would consider funding the rebuilding effort from Helene. Here is some information from the Budget & Tax Center (note this data is from Q12024): https://ncbudget.org/critical-american-rescue-plan-funds-deadline-approaching-for-nc-local-governments/”

     

  4. United Farm Workers: “Farm workers need disaster relief just like farmers. Act to support HR 8765.”

 

Meetings, Trainings, Webinars

  1. 11/14 - NC Disaster Response and Resilience Network is hosting a film screening on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 6:30 pm (see the flyer here), and we are inviting our partners and their networks to attend.  We will have a panel of community leaders to answer questions after the screening. [new]

     

  2. 11/18 - Meeting of the NC General Assembly Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations Subcommittee on Hurricane Response and Recovery Committee. 1:00 PM, 300 N Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27603. Learn more: https://www.ncleg.gov/Committees/CommitteeInfo/NonStanding/152.

     

  3. 11/19 - The Association of Mexicans in North Carolina (AMEXCAN), the North Carolina Latino Resource Network (NCLRN), and the North Carolina Latino Disaster Recovery Alliance (NCLDRA) in collaboration with NC Sea Grant, cordially invite you to the “Safe and Ready: Advancing Health and Disaster Preparedness for Coastal Latino Communities” conference on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm EST at the Duplin County Agricultural Center. Register: https://form.jotform.com/242664392680160.

     

  4. 11/20 and 11/21 - Catholic Charities will be hosting a series of two 2-Day Disaster Case Management Trainings to support recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. The first training will be November 18-19 in Boone, NC and the second training will be November 20-21 in Arden, NC. Please see the attached flyer with more details about the training and a link to register. Questions? Daniel.Altenau@ccharitiesdor.org.

     

NC Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster

  1. Long-Term Recovery Groups

    Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 am

    https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1600984167?pwd=ReCnimGshq1zPXegTNF8ejSsQO7k0b.1

    Meeting ID: 160 098 4167, Passcode: 604572

     

  2. Helene Response Coordination call

    Wednesdays at 12:30 pm

    https://zoom.us/j/96954774349?pwd=b4HofOoZZ8NekO7dVsLRb8kp4Ye4pz.1

    Meeting ID: 969 5477 4349, Passcode: 744752

     

  3. Disaster Case Management

    Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:00 am

    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84614838915?pwd=bxq0AQMc75Qodbb0acifeAzh1KaKvr.1

     

  4. Emotional and Spiritual Care/Child Wellbeing

    Time TBD

    https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1601395145?pwd=RXI3MDI2c1poN3VGNXhRTEpzejRWQT09

    Meeting ID: 160 139 5145, Passcode: 054460

     

  5. Volunteer Management

    Fridays at 2 pm

    https://zoom.us/j/94596191471?pwd=H6w1oADxpjeAaAnvNab05OWJBTaB7q.1

    Meeting ID: 945 9619 1471, Passcode: 461008

     

  6. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 am

    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9632146210?omn=82837954669

    Meeting ID: 963 214 6210

     

HOW TO DONATE AND VOLUNTEER

  1. Blue Ridge Public Radio has this list.

  2. VolunteerNC has this list.

  3. NC211 has this list.

  4. NCVOAD has this list.

  5. Hands On Asheville-Buncombe County has this list.
 
 
 
 
 
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