Emergency Support Resources

• North Carolina Department of Public Safety: Answers questions about Hurricane Helene, including what to do if you cannot reach a loved one, need emergency rescue or want to track the situation in your area.
• American Red Cross: Offers disaster relief and support services.
• The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is focused on providing support and assistance to members of the CALS and agricultural communities affected by the storm.
• Disaster Assistance: Helps with housing, food and financial relief.
• Disaster Distress Helpline: Those dealing with the impacts of the hurricane can call 1-800-985-5990 for emotional support.
• NC Disaster Information Center: N.C. Cooperative Extension is here to help you with information on what you need to do to recover from the effects of natural disasters.
• Shelters: Find nearby shelters and other forms of emergency housing.
• Live Traffic Updates and Road Conditions: Check current conditions before traveling.
• North Carolina Emergency Management: Tracks local responses to the hurricane.
• Power Outages: Information on local outages and restoration times.

County-Specific Information

Many counties are providing real-time updates on their websites and social media pages. You can find your specific county and its latest updates on the North Carolina county government webpage.

On-Campus Resources For Students

• Counseling Center: If you’re feeling overwhelmed, our Counseling Center offers emotional support. Visit counseling.dasa.ncsu.edu to schedule an appointment.
• Pack Essentials: If you are experiencing financial hardship, housing insecurity or food needs, Pack Essentials can provide support.
• Absence Verification: If you need assistance regarding class attendance, please review information about the absence verification process.
• Office of Student Life and Advocacy: We know this is a difficult time for many in our community. If you need additional assistance or someone to talk to, please contact student-life-advocacy@ncsu.edu.

Food, Water, and Commodity Points of Distribution

Efforts are underway to provide food, water and basic necessities to residents in affected communities, utilizing both ground resources and air drops from the NC National Guard. FEMA has delivered more than 5.4 million meals and 6.3 million liters of water. More than 70,000 people have registered for individual assistance through FEMA. Feeding sites have been opened at the following locations:

• Buncombe County – Biltmore Baptist Church, 35 Clayton Road, Arden, NC 28704
• McDowell County – Grace Community Church, 5182 Highway 70 West, Marion, NC 28752
• Watauga County – First Baptist Church, 375 West King Street, Boone, NC 28607

Points of distribution for commodities have been established in each impacted county. Many of these locations are also providing free public Wi-Fi for area residents. Seek information from local governments for the most up-to-date location in your county.

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