Image Caption: North Carolina Disaster Declaration Map, FEMA (9/28/2024)
On September 29, 2024, the President of the United States granted Governor Roy Cooper's request for a Federal Major Disaster Declaration, allowing FEMA to immediately respond to the local needs of those affected by Hurricane Helene. This guide contains resources to assist North Carolina citizens, libraries, and others impacted by the devastation of Helene.
North Carolina counties and Tribal Area designated as emergency areas include:
| Alexander | Catawba | Henderson | Mecklenburg | Swain |
| Alleghany | Cherokee | Iredell | Mitchell | Transylvania |
| Ashe | Clay | Jackson | Nash | Union |
| Avery | Cleveland | Lee | Polk | Watauga |
| Buncombe | Forsyth | Lincoln | Rowan | Wilkes |
| Burke | Gaston | Macon | Rutherford | Yadkin |
| Cabarrus | Graham | Madison | Stanly | Yancey |
| Caldwell | Haywood | McDowell | Surry | Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians |
Note: This guide is updated continuously as new resources are found and old links are removed. Please check back periodically for updates.
This LibGuide is maintained by the
SLNC Government & Heritage Library
Website:
https://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/about-us/government-and-heritage-library
Phone: (919) 814-6790
Email: slnc.reference@dncr.nc.gov
Physical address:
109 E. Jones St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
Mailing address:
4640 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4600
This document provides information on public library branches across Western North Carolina (WNC), including their open or closed status. It highlights each location's availability of public Wi-Fi and indicates whether FEMA assistance is offered. This document will be updated as needed to reflect the most current branch operations and support services. Please contact clarisa.arguello@dncr.nc.gov for any questions.
