How to Get Help From Disaster Relief Services in North Carolina

Who Qualifies for Disaster Relief?

North Carolina residents who have been impacted by a disaster may be eligible for assistance from FEMA. To qualify, you must meet the following criteria:

You must have sustained damage to your home or property as a result of the disaster.

You must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien.

You must have incurred disaster-related expenses that you are unable to cover on your own.

What Types of Assistance Are Available?

FEMA offers a variety of assistance programs to disaster victims, including:

Housing assistance: This can include grants for temporary housing, repairs, or reconstruction.

Renters assistance: This can include grants for temporary housing or rent payments.

Food assistance: This can include vouchers for food purchases or meals at disaster recovery centers.

Medical assistance: This can include grants for medical expenses or access to medical care.

Transportation assistance: This can include grants for car repairs or transportation to and from disaster recovery centers.

How to Apply for Disaster Relief

To apply for disaster relief, you can visit a disaster recovery center, call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362, or apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov.

What to Expect After Applying

Once you have applied for disaster relief, FEMA will review your application and determine if you are eligible for assistance. If you are approved, you will be provided with a FEMA ID number and a letter explaining the types of assistance you are eligible for.

More Information

For more information about disaster relief in North Carolina, please visit the following websites:

Ready.gov

FEMA

North Carolina Department of Public Safety