On Thursday (October 3), Caldwell County crews continued to bring aid across the County as power is being restored to more homes. Preparation continues for debris pick up for all of Caldwell County. The pick up starts next Monday, October 7 and will continue until November 22.
Debris should be separated into three piles, vegetation, construction debris, and items like furniture, hot water heaters. Guidelines for debris pickup can be found at https://www.caldwellcountync.org/494/Helene
For up to date road closures in Caldwell County and Western North Carolina, visit https://drivenc.gov/. Local churches are distributing supplies that have been collected. The items being delivered to the community include food, water, hygiene items, diapers, wipes, and other donated goods. For a list of churches providing resources and meals, visit https://caldwellcountync.info/Resources.
To help Caldwell County know the extent of damage, complete the county’s damage assessment form at https://nc-caldwellcounty.civicplus.com/494/Helene. A volunteer application form is on the County website to assist in responding to damaged areas https://caldwellcountync.org/497/Volunteer. People who have suffered storm damage can apply for FEMA assistance online by visiting disasterassistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362 or by downloading the FEMA app.
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