Henderson County opens Disaster Recovery Center on Asheville Highway
The Henderson County Disaster Recovery Center in Blue Ridge Commons Shopping Center at 2111 Asheville Highway opens daily 8 am to 7 pm. FEMA and other agencies will assist Hurricane Helene victims. county officials promise daily on-site guidance and a one stop shop for aid. apply at disasterassistance.gov.
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Elections board teams visit hard hit areas
Multipartisan Assistance Teams from the Henderson County Board of Elections visit four communities this week to assist voters with absentee ballots after Hurricane Helene. They will process absentee requests on one day and issue ballots on the next at Gorton Fire Department Etowah Library and Edneyville and Fletcher earlier visits.
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Henderson County Grants Relief for Helene Missed School Days
Henderson County schools will not require makeup for seven Helene marked days from Sept 26 to Oct 4. Missed days Oct 7 to Oct 10 will be made up by extending the year to May 30, with the May 23 to May 30 period added. Superintendent Mark Garrett said the School Board updated the calendar after the legislature provided flexibility for storm impacted counties.
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Hurricane Helene D SNAP aid offers pre registration option
People affected by Hurricane Helene may apply for a one time DSNAP benefit to buy food. Pre registration is via the ePASS tool and information is at epass.ne.gov. Eligible households must show disaster losses, identity and residency proof, and not currently receive FNS. In person applications accepted at the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center 2111 Asheville Highway weekdays eight to four and weekends nine to two. phone application via the DSNAP Virtual Call Center at 1 844 453 1117 hours vary by day.
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Henderson County solicits private road damage reports after Helene
Henderson County collects information from residents on damage to privately maintained roads caused by Hurricane Helene. Data will be shared with N C Emergency Management and FEMA as they evaluate repairs. An online form at hendersoncountync.gov/helene gathers location, photos, and details, but has no guarantee of repair or financial aid. Reports about DOT roads call 828 694 7971.
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