October 3, 2024

Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Resources

As Smyth County recovers from the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene, SCPL will assist by sharing information about potential sources of assistance. SCPL staff in all three locations are also available to assist residents to complete forms and upload photos and other necessary documentation.

Smyth County Chamber of Commerce

  • Hurricane Helene Relief Page — comprehensive list of local events and locations providing supplies, meals, hot showers as well as links to government programs

FEMA — Federal Emergency Management Agency

Important note: The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance is Dec. 2, 2024.

USDA — U.S. Department of Agriculture and Related Organizations

  • USDA Disaster Assistance Programs — describes several programs for livestock, emergency conservation, and loan relief
  • Farmers.gov Smyth County Dashboard — provides information about USDA service centers and other Smyth County Data
  • Virginia Farm Relief Fund — provides relief funds and/or supplies to assist agricultural producers to recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene; also site for donations to the fund
  • Emergency Conservation Program will start on October 15 to help with fence repair/replacement, debris removal, and grading/shaping to restore crop fields. Take pictures now of damage and record expenses including materials, labor, and equipment. Producers can contact M. Wayne Harless, County Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency in Abingdon at 276-525-6680 or by e-mail at wayne.harless@usda.gov.
  • Virginia Cooperative Extension Agriculture Needs Survey — Survey form to collect information on the post-disaster needs of Southwest Virginia famers

SBA — Small Business Administration

  • Disaster Loans — describes different types of loans available to small business owners or homeowners

FCC — Federal Communications Commission

Veterans

VDEM — Virginia Department of Emergency Management

VDH — Virginia Department of Health

Other

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