Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Madison and Yancey Counties
RALEIGH, N.C. – Two Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) will open Thursday, Oct. 24 in Marshall (Madison County) and Burnsville (Yancey County) to assist North Carolina survivors who experienced loss from Tropical Storm Helene.
The Yancey County DRC is located between Go Grocery and Fred’s
671 W U.S. Hwy 19E Bypass, Burnsville, N.C. 28714
Open: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday through Sunday
The Madison County DRC is located at the Madison County Public Library – Marshall Branch
1335 N Main St. Marshall, N.C. 28753
Open: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday through Sunday
A DRC is a one-stop shop where survivors can meet face-to-face with FEMA representatives, apply for FEMA assistance, receive referrals to local assistance in their area, apply with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for low-interest disaster loans and much more. FEMA financial assistance may include money for basic home repairs, personal property losses or other uninsured, disaster-related needs such as childcare, transportation, medical needs, funeral or dental expenses.
Centers are already open in Asheville, Bakersville, Boone, Brevard, Hendersonville, Lenoir, Marion, Sylva, Waynesville, Jefferson, Newland, Old Fort, Sparta, Morganton and Charlotte. To find those center locations, go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a zip code to 43362. Additional recovery centers will be opening soon. All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or access and functional needs and are equipped with assistive technology.