USDA General Disaster Resources 

Livestock Forage Disaster Program 

Livestock Indemnity Program

Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish

Emergency Loan Program

Disaster Set-Aside Program

Note: you must apply with FSA to receive a disaster set aside of one payment on operating loans. 

Emergency Conservation Program

Emergency Forest Restoration Program

Noninsured Disaster Assistance Program (NAP)

Tree Assistance Program

SBA Disaster Loan Program

Offers low interest loans to business owners.  

Economic Injury Disaster Loans

Collateral only required for loans over $50,000.  

FEMA Programs for Renters & Homeowners

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and 39 counties are eligible for assistance (as of 10/29/24): Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Forsyth, Gaston, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Iredell, Jackson, Lee, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Nash, Polk, Rowan, Rutherford, Stanly, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Union, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin, Yancey 

This state department is available for individuals that were self-employed and cannot work because of impacts related to Helene. 

Disaster Unemployment Assistance 

Safe Water Usage

NCDHHS has released a press release on the need for residents impacted by Hurricane Helene to take care when using potentially impacted or contaminated water sources following the storm. The press release includes information on how to boil water as needed and what to do if your water source is a private well. 

Disaster Information for Farmers & Agribusinesses

Disaster Information

Chainsaw Safety After Hurricane Helene

Crop Insurance Guidance for Farmers

Hay & Livestock Assistance Form

Disinfecting Your Home Well

Find Your Local Extension Office

Persimmon Collective 

SAAFON

Carolina Farm Stewardship Association

RAFI

If you are experiencing an urgent farm crisis, please contact the RAFI Hotline directly at 866.586.6746.

Resourceful Communities

Farm Aid

Farm Aid has a Google Sheet containing a list of North Carolina specific resources. 

Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP)

Appalachian Regional Commission

Community Food Strategies

NC Local Food Policy Council

NC Farm & Ranch Stress Assistance Network