Hurricane Helene Recovery Resources for Home Builders
As communities in Western North Carolina respond to the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene, the Builders Association of the Blue Ridge Mountains will provide information on rebuilding, safety precautions and other resources for members.
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Hurricane Helene Recovery Resources for Home Builders
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Hurricane Helene Recovery Resources
Contracting Opportunities
- NCDOT – view prequalification requirements or work with prequalified firms
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – Register or find vendors at SAM.gov | Learn more
- North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) – Debris removal contracts
- North Carolina Electric Vendor Portal (formerly NC BIDS) – Browse solicitations | learn more
- Learn more about Funding and Contracts for Builders in Western NC Post-Hurricane Helene
Financial Assistance for Businesses
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loans | SBA Disaster Loan Fact Sheet
- WNC Strong: Helene Business Recovery Fund
- Carolina Small Business Development Fund
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Recovery
- North Carolina Department of Commerce Disaster Recovery
- Rebuild NC | Rebuild NC for contractors
- IRS: Tax Relief in disaster situations, North Carolina information on IRS small business disaster assistance.
Insurance
Regulatory Compliance
Techniques
Recovery and Safety
- North Carolina Department of Transportation Road Closures and Conditions
- Flood Inundation Mapping & Alert Network: Current and forecasted water levels
- Updates regularly posted on the Buncombe county Buncombe County website and Buncombe County Facebook Page
- NAHB Disaster Safety Video
- NAHB.org/disaster: How contractors can prepare for and respond to natural disasters
- National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
- Live chat available at https://chat.988lifeline.org/
- Disaster Distress Helpline: Call or text 1-800-985-5990.
Español: Llama o envía un mensaje de texto 1-800-985-5990 presiona“2.” For Deaf and Hard of Hearing ASL Callers: Please text or call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 using your preferred Relay provider. - CDC Coping with a Disaster or Traumatic Event Factsheet
- CDC Guidelines to Prevent Injury or Illness After a Disaster
- EPA Flooded Homes Cleanup Guidance
- EPA Hurricane Helene Resources
- OSHA Worker Safety and Health Resources for Hurricane and Flood Cleanup
- OSHA Hurricane eMatrix
- NAHB Hurricane Response Safety Resources
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