We are trying to keep this list current, and while deemed reliable, we cannot guarantee accuracy. For resources not specific to Polk County view our article here.
Starting November 1st, a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open in Polk County to assist North Carolina survivors who experienced loss from Hurricane Helene. The Polk County DRC is located at the Polk County Recreation Complex (Parking Lot), 235 Wolverine Trail, Mill Spring, NC 28756. The DRC will be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. to assist those affected. There will no longer be FEMA assistance at the Columbus Library. Everyone is directed to the DRC at the Polk County Recreation Complex (Parking Lot), 235 Wolverine Trail, Mill Spring, NC 28756. They will be open seven days a week, 8 am to 7 pm; no appointment is necessary. FEMA representatives will also be going out into the high-impacted areas of the county to ensure that everyone who needs assistance has the opportunity to apply. More information is available on the Polk County website. POLKNC.GOV
Thermal Belt Outreach serves Polk County neighbors in need. Services available include Financial and Food Assistance, Home Repair, Veteran Services, Shelter Assistance, and more. More information at https://www.tboutreach.org/.
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The Saluda Connection/Communication Center is CLOSED. If you need help, call Habitat For Humanity (828) 694-0340 they have free services for mucking your house out, home repair and more. Or Housing Assistance (828) 692-4744 for housing placement.
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Polk County Hurricane Helene Disaster Assistance - Visit this website to get information on how to apply to FEMA, how to locate your local Disaster Recovery Center, SBA Disaster Loans, List of local resources. https://www.polknc.gov/emergency_management_fire_marshal/hurricane_helene_emergency_information/index.php
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Local Resources:
- · Concerns about Polk County Neighbors & Friends: Call 828-722-5025 (if busy, try 5026)
- · Medical Attention: Saluda Family Medicine, Ozone Drive (across from BP gas station), 828-894-6148
- · Free Mobile Hospital at Tryon Equestrian Center, including X-ray. Can fly people out. Fully staffed. Set up by North Carolina and Atrium Health.
- · Medical house calls: Brandy - Registered Nurse: (864) 316-2025
- · Health Assistance with prescriptions and free emergency home visits: Lisa Broyles, MD, email lbroyles@way2healthmd.com to get in touch.
- · Laundry Services: Laundry service available at Orchard Lake Campground.
- · Hot Showers:
- · Orchard Lake Campground - 460 Orchard Lake Rd, Saluda
- · Park Place RV Park - 503 S. Allen Rd, Flat Rock, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
- · Non-Potable Water (for flushing toilets, etc.): Tank to fill containers at Don Mintz Office. Also: Anthony LeBude (919) 414-7343 will help bring creek water to you if needed.
- · Free Clothing: Saluda Thrifty Barn (behind McCreary Park), clothes are inside or call 906-630-0869.
- · Temporary Housing:
- · water, bathrooms, and places to sleep
- · Call 211 to request assistance for temporary housing
- · Come to the Saluda Connections Center (next to the post office) to go on a list to offer housing assistance or possibly be matched with a house available.
- · Mail is be delivered
- · Trash Pickup is running in the city as regular
- · City of Saluda Updates: Visit https://local.nixle.com/city-of-saluda to get up-to-date alerts and information from the City of Saluda. Information and requirements about Debris pick up is at this website. Debris pick up starts October 15
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