Shelter, Supplies and Cleanup Assistance
Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties (Avery, Buncombe, Haywood, Madison, Transylvania, Watauga, and Yancey) can begin applying for assistance by registering online at http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA(3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.
Haywood Tropical Storm Fred Help Line
828-356-2022
Call this number if you need to be connected to resources like shelter, supplies, clothing, or any other storm-related needs.
Debris Removal Hotline
828-222-3975
Call this number if you need help removing debris and storm waste from your property.
Non-Section 8 Housing Assistance
United Way of Haywood County, and Mountain Projects are seeking donations to assist with rental deposits and first-month rent (and more if necessary). Requests can be made by Brooke Smith, bsmith@mountainprojects.org or Patsy Davis, pdavis@mountainprojects.org
To reach Mountain Projects for applications or other assistance, please call 828-452-1447, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm.
Section 8 Housing Coordination
(income qualification required)
Applications are being taken over the phone Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am until 5:00 pm. Liz James is the primary contact, 828-492-4114 or ejames@mountainprojects.org
Food & Cleaning Supplies
Cruso Community Center
13186 Cruso Road
Canton, NC 28716
Cruso Community Center
13186 Cruso Road
Canton, NC 28716
Bethel Baptist Church
5868 Pigeon Rd.
Canton, NC 28716
The Outpost, Cotton’s Place
6175 Pigeon Rd.
Canton, NC 28716
Showers & Laundry
Canton First Baptist
74 Academy Street
Canton, NC 28716
Crestview Baptist Church
3258 Pisgah Dr.
Canton, NC 28716
