Important Information About Disaster Relief Efforts in North Carolina Following Hurricane Matthew

Many communities in North Carolina are recovering from the recent flooding that swept through the area during Hurricane Matthew. 27 counties in North Carolina have been declared “disaster counties.” Right now we all need to pitch in and lend a helping hand.

Attorney Rachel Fuerst is a board member of Disability Rights NC, which advocates for the rights and welfare of people with disabilities in North Carolina.

Disability Rights NC has been asked to serve as a co-facilitator of daily phone calls for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during this crisis. Disability Rights NC will help take daily calls from those impacted by the flooding, with a special focus on people with disabilities.

If Hurricane Matthew has seriously impacted you and your family, you can register for Individual Assistance from FEMA. FEMA can help eligible applicants secure:

• Temporary housing assistance
• Personal property, medical, and funeral-related expenses caused by the disaster
• Other disaster-related expenses

FEMA will ask you to provide the following information to get started:

• Telephone number
• Address
• Social Security number
• Description of damaged property and other losses (people with damaged property are encouraged to take photographs to document the damage if possible)
• Name of insurance company or policy number if property is insured
• Bank account and routing number for direct deposit of funds

Additionally, Henson Fuerst is still collecting much-needed supplies to provide to local shelters. Henson Fuerst offices in Raleigh and Rocky Mount serve as drop-off locations where you can bring donations to help those impacted by the flooding.

Henson Fuerst Office Drop Off Locations For Relief Supplies:

• 2317 Sunset Avenue, Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804

• 2501 Blue Ridge Road, Suite 390, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607

Items needed include:

Henson Fuerst, P.A. will transport and distribute all goods collected to the shelters in need.

Thank you for your help in this difficult time and please be safe.