Hurricane Helene Information
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted by the devastating floods. Our Appalachian friends, family, coworkers and associates are hardworking, proud, salt of the earth people. These are not the type of people who would ever ask for a handout. At NCSTA we understand the difference between a handout and a hand up. We will be reaching out tomorrow and offering a hand up to those in need by delivering desperately needed supplies to a drop off point in Statesville.
Click here for NCOWCICB extension for certification holders in the Hurricane Helene areas
We would like to express our gratitude and offer up a prayer for those that will make the journey to deliver these supplies. A big thank you goes out to Brad Johnson, @150brad, and the men of I Must Stand @1muststand
for making this possible.
NCSTA has received many calls asking how people can help. Below are links where you can
donate to help with the relief efforts. These groups have boots on the ground and will know what's needed and have the ways and means to get it where it is needed.
The NCSTA has made donations of $10,000 each to Samaritan's Purse and NC Baptists on Mission in support of those that so badly need it. Please join us by making a donation.
Samaritan’s Purse Is Responding to Hurricane Helene (samaritanspurse.org)
Baptists on Mission - Disaster Relief
Hurricane Helene | Operation Airdrop (operation-airdrop.com)
NCSTA would like to thank the following for working with the NCSTA to make sure the vital service provided by our septage firms continues and protects the environment and public health of the citizens of North Carolina and especially for helping the firms impacted by Hurricane Helene: Perry Sugg, Environmental Compliance Branch Head,
Division of Waste Management, DEQ, and Chester Cobb with the Division of Waste Management. Click here the WWTP waiver information.
As of 10/2/24 the following WWTP were open and functioning:
Asheville Region
NC0025984 - Forest City WWTP
NC0031879 - Corpening Creek WWTP – City of Marion
NC0024911 – MSD of Buncombe Co.
NC0023981 – Lower Creek WWTP – City of Lenoir
NC0041696 - Lake Rhodhiss WWTP – Town of Valdese
Winston-Salem Region
NC0021717 – Cub Creek WWTP - Town of Wilkesboro
NC0020761 - Thurman Street WWTP – Town of North Wilkesboro
For tips on septic systems in flooded areas click here.
FEMA Press release:
North Carolinians who lost access to water through a private well or damaged septic system as a result of Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA assistance.
What Assistance Is Available?
For private wells and septic systems, FEMA may reimburse you for the cost of a professional, licensed technician to visit your home and prepare an estimate detailing the necessary repairs or replacement of your disaster-damaged systems.
In addition to the technician’s estimate, FEMA may also pay for the actual repair or replacement cost of your septic system or well, which typically are not covered by homeowner’s insurance.
At the time of your home inspection, let the FEMA inspector know you have a private well and/or septic system that may have been damaged by the hurricane.
If the damage is determined to have been caused by the disaster, you may be eligible for FEMA assistance.
If you have already had an inspection and damage to the well or septic system wasn’t reported, contact the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 to learn how to amend your application.
How to Apply for FEMA Assistance
The quickest way to apply is to go online to DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply using the FEMA App for mobile devices or calling toll-free 800-621-3362. The telephone line is open every day and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. To view an accessible video on how to apply visit Three Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance – YouTube. The deadline for applications is Nov. 27, 2024