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Buncombe County Soil & Water has compiled resources to address commonly reported recovery needs from the agricultural and farming communities.
Debris Removal
Debris Removal Guidelines for Private Residents - For debris that can be moved to road Right of Way (ROW), please move to the ROW. For rural landowners, if you find title property debris (cars, trailers, cargo containers, etc) on your property, if you can push it to the ROW then it will get picked up.
Buncombe County Waterway Debris Removal - Buncombe county has assessed the debris blockages in streams and prioritized certain regions with severe debris blockages and will be cleaning out waterways.
Farm Service Agency, Disaster Assistance, Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) - for residents with agricultural and forested lands to get paid to remove the debris from agricultural properties. The debris can then be placed in the ROW and picked up for free.
Severe Stream Erosion
USDA Emergency Watershed Protection Program - offers assistance for debris-clogged waterways, unstable streambanks, severe erosion and other property safety threat. A structure, bridge or road must be threatened to be considered for eligibility for this program.
Hazard Mitigation Grants - if your property is beyond repair and you want to sell in order to move to a safer location, you can apply for a property acquisition or "buyout" to get paid for your property.
Farm & Rural Landowner Support
Farm and Landowner Resources from Cooperative Extension
FEMA support for replacing lost or damaged farm equipment
Soil Management Recommendations for Helene-Impacted WNC
Farm Service Agency, Disaster Assistance, Emergency Conservation Program - offers financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers to repair and restore farmland affected by natural disasters. ECP helps farmers and ranchers implement emergency conservation measures to rehabilitate damaged land, restore agricultural production, and prevent further environmental degradation.
Farm Service Agency, Disaster Assistance, Emergency Forest Restoration Program - helps non industrial forested landowners recover from natural disasters. This program provides funding and technical support for practices that restore forest health, mitigate further damage and encourage sustainable forests.
Landslide Resources
Landslide Safety
More Landslide Safety and Professional Assessment Contacts
How to avoid Landslide hazards resource
Hazard Mitigation Grants - if your property has been destroyed by a landslide and is beyond repair and you want to sell in order to move to a safer location, you can apply for a property acquisition or "buyout" to get paid for your property.
Economic Recovery Resources
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center
FEMA Transitional Housing
Assistance for Small Business
Non-Profits: NC Disaster Relief Fund
Farmers Assistance
Price Gouging and Scam Reporting
Unemployment
Utility Payment Assistance
Utility Payment Assistance - LIEAP
Mental Health Support After the Storm
North Carolina Farm Help Line - Phone: 844-325-3276. If you are experiencing difficult emotions or mental stress, the NC Farm Help Line is available now for you by phone or text.
CareNet Counseling: 336-716-0855
Disaster Distress Helpline: call or text 1-800-985-5990
988: Help is also available to anyone, anytime in English or Spanish through a call, text or chat to 988.
Peer Warmline: 1-855-PEERS NC (855-733-7762), is staffed 24/7 by Peer Support Specialists who offer non-clinical support and resources to those in crisis.
Need Additional Help?
If you do not find a resource that meets your needs or you have additional questions:
Call the Buncombe Helene Call Center: 828-250-6100.
Or visit Buncombe County's Helene Resources Page.