The PLATT Team and offices are safe. We were all impacted in different ways, but we’re in much better shape than many. When we see communities devastated by natural disasters, we often wonder how to help. Here are a few organizations that we know of doing good work on the ground. Please consider supporting their efforts.
Transylvania County:
Transylvania County has been declared a federal major disaster area. Individuals and businesses can submit requests for aid on FEMAs website: http://www.fema.gov
FEMA representatives have arrived in Transylvania County and are encouraging residents affected by Helene to apply for FEMA assistance. When you contact and register with FEMA, you will receive a registration number. It is crucial that you keep track of this registration number. You can review the FEMA fact sheet for what to expect when applying for FEMA assistance.
President Biden has approved federal disaster assistance that is available for survivors in designated counties in North Carolina. Survivors may apply for assistance in three ways: online by visiting disasterassistance.
The Sharing House: A local organization providing emergency financial assistance, supplies, and more to residents of Transylvania County.
Donate directly or see their Amazon Wishlist
The Cindy Platt Boys and Girls Club: providing meals and supplies to children and families
Region:
Beloved Asheville: On the ground volunteers collecting and distributing supplies.
Manna Food Bank: Headquarters was damaged due to flood, but they are still distributing food daily
Haywood Christian Ministry: WNC’s largest food pantry based in the Waynesville Area
See Blue Ridge Public Radio for a more in-depth list;