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Weather Recovery Resources

  • Office of University Relations
  • September 30, 2024

ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É Alert

Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic devastation in multiple states, including western North Carolina on Sept. 26-27. Earlier in September, several communities near ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É experienced severe flooding during an unnamed storm. The university has prepared a list of resources below to help students, faculty and staff navigate the effects of these storms.  

To everyone in and from storm-affected areas, we stand #seahawkstrong with you. 

Campus Resources for Affected ÑÇÖÞÉ«°És

(online and on-campus) 

  • Counseling support is available to students through the University Counseling Center (910.962.3746). 
  • Information about support available for basic needs—food, clothing, emergency funds and other resources—is available from the Office of the Dean of ÑÇÖÞÉ«°És.  
  • Laptop loaners are . 
  • ÑÇÖÞÉ«°És located in affected areas who are experiencing issues accessing course materials, attending class, meeting course deadlines, or other course-related challenges should contact their course instructor(s) as soon as possible to provide information and discuss options. 
  • Questions regarding courses can also be directed to the academic department chair/school director. (A list of academic departments/schools is on each college website.)  
  • ÑÇÖÞÉ«°És should contact their assigned academic advisor for questions on university academic deadlines or academic planning. (Assigned academic advisor contact information for undergraduate students is in or . Graduate student advisors are listed in .) 

For Displaced Western North Carolina ÑÇÖÞÉ«°És 

Campus Resources for Affected Employees 

  • Counseling resources are available through the Employee Assistance Program. 
  • Laptop loaners are . 
  • The Seahawk Swap Shop is stocked with donated goods such as clothing and accessories, household decor and office supplies, kitchen items and small appliances available for free.
  • The ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É Emergency Loan Program provides short-term, emergency financial assistance.
  • Employees who need to alter their work schedules because of storm-related reasons should contact their supervisor to provide information and discuss options. Additional information and guidance can be found on the Adverse Weather Policy and Leave webpage. 

Additional Resources  

  • ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É Emergency Preparedness 
  • Three ways to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance: Apply online at  download the on a mobile device; or call 800.621.3362, 7 a.m.-11 a.m. daily
  • State of North Carolina Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA): File an application at or call 919-629-3857.
  • via NCDPS.gov
  • via NCDPS.gov 
  • Emergency Information and Disaster Assistance:  
  • Traffic Updates and Road Conditions:
  • United Way 2-1-1:
  • CDC Disaster Distress Hotline—1.800.985.5990 
  • ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É Campus Operator—910.962.3000, M-F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Want to help? 

Please see the resources below to help communities affected by storm-related damage. 

Lists of resources

Direct resources

  • Appalachian State University
  •   
  • Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina
  • NCSSM-Morganton
  • North Carolina Arboretum (Select “The ONE Fund” designation)
  • North Carolina
  • Support the The ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É Emergency Fund is a donor supported resource, created after Hurricane Florence, to provide financial assistance to students who encounter unforeseen difficulties threatening their ability to continue their education or encounter challenges that disrupt their academic progress.
  • UNC Asheville (Select “UNC Asheville Fund” designation)
  • ÑÇÖÞÉ«°É Latino Alliance
  • Western Carolina University
Have questions? Send them to the Office of University Relations at our@uncw.edu and we will do our best to redirect them to the appropriate office.

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