"One of the things that makes Haywood County so special is that we’re the type of community that has a lot of people working together to make a difference"
CeCe Hipps
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves North Carolina Disaster Declaration
If you are located in a declared disaster area, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
If you are located in a declared disaster area, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
The relief fund is made possible through a partnership with Mountain Bizworks, a 501(c)(3) community development financial institution that serves as a vehicle for a wide range of community development needs. Mountain Bizworks has supported many community funds before and through the pandemic.
Haywood Strong Disaster Relief Fund is one of the initiatives created by the Haywood Business Support Task Force, a collaboration between the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce (Chamber), The Mountain West Partnership (MWP), WCU and UNCA Small Business Technology Development Center (SBTDC), Mountain Bizworks (MB), and Haywood Community College Small Business Center (HCC-SBC). This group formed soon after the impact of FRED began as a local effort to provide support to the business community, which drives the local economy. In addition to the Relief Fund program, the task force will provide comprehensive information, printed resources, and town hall meetings.
To be considered for all forms of disaster assistance, applicants should register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov
Call this number if you need to be connected to resources like shelter, supplies, clothing, or any other storm-related needs. 828-356-2022
FEMA’s Small Business Program makes every effort to ensure that small businesses have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in federal procurements.
Visit FEMA's Flood Map Service Center to know types of flood risk in your area.
Sign-up for the Emergency Alert System (EAS) is a national public warning system that requires radio and TV broadcasters, cable TV, wireless cable systems, satellite and wireline operators.
NCEM works with individuals, families and communities to help them recover from disasters.
Work Together To Help Those in Need as we serve Haywood County Together! One family at a time...
Mountain Projects, Inc., The United Way and Baptists on Mission are working to restore housing for displaced households affected by Tropical Storm Fred.
United Way advances the common good in communities across the world. Our focus is on education, income and health—the building blocks for a good quality of life.
Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for our Emergency Alert Program.
A network of financial supporters drives the mission of the Red Cross to help alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies.
The task force was formed in response to the disaster of Tropical Storm Fred with the mission of working together to support the business community as they work through and recover from times of crisis. The task force is made up of Haywood County Chamber of Commerce (Chamber), The Mountain West Partnership (MWP), WCU and Western Carolina University Small Business Technology Development Center (SBTDC), Mountain Bizworks (MB), and Haywood Community College Small Business Center (HCC-SBC).
Organizations came together to implement and to assist in small business recovery after Tropical Storm Fred which left many of our businesses in the Canton, Bethel and Cruso area in need of assistance.
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