Hurricane Helene Disaster and Assistance Resources
County by County Information Hub
Debris Management Information
Disaster Information for Farms and Agribusiness
Disaster Recovery Information
Emergency Alert Radio Frequencies
FEMA Assistance
Flooding Information
Food Bank Information
Frequently Asked Questions + Additional Resources
Information for Homeowners and Renters
Local Government Contact Information
If you or someone you know needs assistance, it’s important to get in contact with your county’s emergency management services. Below are numbers for counties in the 5th District:
Alleghany County: 336-372-6220
Ashe County: 336-846-5521
Avery County: 828-733-8210
Caldwell County: 828-757-1419
Davie County: 336-753-6160
Forsyth County: 336-917-7070
Mitchell County: 828-688-4771
Stokes County: 336-593-5409
Surry County: 336-783-9000
Watauga County: 828-795-1970
Wilkes County: 336-651-7305
Yadkin County: 336-849-7902
NC National Guard Information:
HOTLINE: 888-892-1162
Emergency Management Watch: 919-733-3300
Donated Goods: 919-825-2474
Power Outage Updates
Report Price Gouging
Resources for Businesses
Reunification Resources
Per the Governor’s Office, 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 missing loved ones.
Shelter Information
Small Business Administration Resources
Updated Road Conditions
**FYI: All roads in western NC are considered to be currently closed**
U.S. Postal Service Alerts
Utility Contact Information
Blue Ridge Energy: (336) 846-2086; To report outages, call 1 (800) 448-2383 or text “OUT” to 70216
Carolina West Wireless: (336) 973-5000
Optimum: (866) 950-3278
SkyLine/SkyBest: (336) 877-1350
Weather Forecasts & Advisories