Hurricane Helene brought storm surges, widespread flooding, high winds and power outages to a vast area of the southern U.S., particularly Western North Carolina communities. Federal agencies including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) offer resources that can aid individuals and families on their road to recovery.

Getting Help

Moving forward, FEMA has positioned staff and resources to help respond to Hurricane Helene and is coordinating closely with federal, state and local officials to support the needs of the affected areas.

• View the primary FEMA disaster assistance site: DisasterAssistance.gov
• View resources for affected areas in North Carolina (FEMA)
• Encuentre recursos para las áreas afectadas en Carolina del Norte (FEMA)

Recovering From the Disaster

The CFPB and other federal government agencies have additional resources to help you recover after a disaster.To help you handle your finances after a natural disaster, we’ve put together a guide with tips for:

• Tackling housing issues
• Protecting your finances
• Dealing with property damage
• Managing your bills
• Asking your financial companies for help

Visit the disasters and emergencies guide (CFPB)

Revise nuestra guía para desastres y emergencia (CFPB)