Haywood County Helene Update October 7, 2024

Haywood County -- October 8, 2024: Press Release Haywood County Government:

Disaster Cleanup Line           
 
Contact 844-965-1386 
 
FEMA Assistance 
 
Contact 1-800-621-3362 
 
Emergency Shelter 

Location: 235 Armory Drive, Clyde, NC 28721 

Distribution Sites 

Information is available @ readyhaywood.com

Well Water Testing and Agriculture Assistance 

Well Water Testing, Call: 828-452-6638 
Agriculture Assistance, Call: 828-452-2741 ext 3 

Curfew 

A curfew is in effect from 9 PM to 7 AM. Please stay off the roads unless necessary. 

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Curfew in Effect 9 pm to 7 am

The Haywood County Board of Commissioners has amended its Hurricane Helene state of emergency related to include a curfew as of Friday, September 27. This decision has been made to ensure the safety and well-being of our community during these challenging times.
Please stay home from 9 PM –  7 AM until further notice, unless traveling for essential purposes.

Court Schedule  

All Haywood County courts are canceled this week. On Monday, October 7th, Haywood County court will be open to handle emergency hearings and statutorily required hearings. 

Emergency Call Center 

Haywood County Emergency Call Center, open: 8am – 5pm  
For questions or assistance related to Helene's impact, call 828-356-2020. 

Donations and Support 

Monetary Donations, Managed by United Way of Haywood. Online: uwhaywood.org -- By Mail: Send checks to PO BOX 1139, Waynesville, NC 28786 (note "Tropical Storm Helene Relief" in the memo line). 
Waste Management 

Debris Removal: Place debris beside the road (not on it), separate tree debris from construction materials, and take photos for FEMA documentation purposes

Points of distribution in Haywood County in need of propane and cleaning supplies to support those affected by Helene.

Drop-Off Location: Woodland Baptist Church, 545 Crabtree Rd, Waynesville

For large donations (18-wheelers, etc): Call the Call Center at 828-356-2020

Please note: We cannot accept clothing, toys, or gently used items at this time. Thank you for understanding and for your generosity!

If you’d like to make a monetary donation, you can do so through United Way of Haywood County. Their website is