Asheville DRC Moving Temporary Locations Available

Buncombe County -- October 24, 2024: Buncombe County Government Helene Recovery Update: The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at A.C. Reynolds High School in Asheville will be closing  7 p.m., Oct. 24 to allow the school to open and students to resume learning.

A new fixed site in Buncombe County will be announced soon.

In addition to a fixed site, Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (M-DRCs) are opening with the first on Oct. 24 to provide in-person support. M-DRCs can be found at the following locations and operational hours:

Swannanoa Fire Rescue - Bee Tree Fire Sub Station

510 Bee Tree Rd.

Swannanoa, NC 28778

Open: Oct. 24 – 27, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

 

Buncombe County Sports Park (Parking Lot)

58 Apac Dr.

Asheville, NC 28806

Open: Oct. 28 – 31, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

 

A Disaster Recovery Center is a one-stop shop where survivors can meet face-to-face with FEMA representatives, apply for FEMA assistance, receive referrals to local assistance in their area, apply with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for low-interest disaster loans and much more. 

 

Centers are already open across areas affected by Helene. To find those center locations go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a zip code to 43362. You can visit any open center. No appointment is needed. 

 

It is not necessary to go to a center to apply for FEMA assistance. The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov or via the FEMA app. You may also call 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service, such as video relay, captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.

 

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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during and after disasters.

For the latest information about North Carolina’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4827. Follow FEMA Region 4 @FEMARegion4 on X or follow FEMA on social media at: FEMA Blog on fema.gov, @FEMA or @FEMAEspanol on X, FEMA or FEMA Espanol on Facebook, @FEMA on Instagram, and via FEMA YouTube channel. Also, follow Administrator Deanne Criswell on Twitter @FEMA_Deanne.

 

 

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