HOW TO HELP AFTER TROPICAL STORM HELENE
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20241008/how-help-after-tropical-storm-helene]


Release Date: 
October 8, 2024 

ATLANTA - There are many ways to help those affected by Tropical
Storm Helene across the Southeast. Here are some of the organizations
providing support to people who experienced loss from the storm:

	* GET IN TOUCH: Family and friends of people in disaster-affected
areas are urged to check social network sites for information about
your loved ones. Visit the American Red Cross Safe and Well
[https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/contact-and-locate-loved-ones.html] or Contact
Loved Ones | Disaster Aid | Red Cross
[https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/contact-and-locate-loved-ones.html]. 
	* TEXT. DON’T CALL: Texting leaves lines open for emergencies. 
	* HOW TO HELP: Cash donations are the most effective way to help
after a disaster. Visit Volunteer and Donate | FEMA.gov
[https://www.fema.gov/disaster/recover/volunteer-donate].

Additionally, National VOAD members and partners
[http://nvoad.org/hurricane-helene-response] are assisting
communities in need. National VOAD members and partners will serve
these communities as long as necessary. There is no request for
donations outside of cash. do not send unsolicited donated goods, and
please do not self-deploy.

	* North Carolina - North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in
Disaster (ncvoad.org). [https://www.ncvoad.org/]

For the latest information about North Carolina’s recovery, visit
fema.gov/disaster/4827 [https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4827]. Follow
FEMA on X at x.com/femaregion4 [https://x.com/femaregion4] or on
Facebook at facebook.com/fema [https://facebook.com/fema].