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In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Rutherford County, including our cherished Chimney Rock and Lake Lure communities, has experienced significant challenges. The storm brought widespread damage, affecting homes, businesses, and our natural landscapes.
Statement on the Impact of Hurricane Helene
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Rutherford County, including our cherished Chimney Rock and Lake Lure communities, has experienced significant challenges. The storm brought widespread damage, affecting homes, businesses, and our natural landscapes. Due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, the Lake Lure and Chimney Rock areas are unable to welcome visitors at this time. Our top priority is the safety and well-being of our residents and guests, and we encourage everyone looking to travel to these areas to postpone travel plans while our communities work toward restoration.
While the temporary disruption saddens us, we remain hopeful for the future. Our region's natural beauty and resilient spirit will soon be ready to welcome you back with open arms. We look forward to sharing our mountains, trails, and charming small towns with you again in the near future. Thank you for your understanding and support during this time of recovery.
Rutherford Bound has established a special account for disaster relief. All donations to this account will be directed to Chimney Rock and Lake Lure disaster relief.
We are Bound Together, Re-Building Tomorrow!
Donations can be made at: RutherfordBound.com
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Please check attraction and business websites and social media channels for the most up-to-date information.
Helpful Resources
How You Can Help
Here are some links for those looking to lend their support:
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To donate items to those in Rutherford County, please drop off donations at the Rutherford County Health Department at 221 Callahan Koon Rd. Spindale, NC.
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To volunteer with disaster recovery in Rutherford County, please email volunteer@rutherfordcountync.gov
Assistance for Individual Property and Businesses
On September 29, FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of North Carolina, including Rutherford County, to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Helene. The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals, including grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
FEMA Disaster Assistance for Individuals and Businesses: Grants for temporary housing, home repairs, and low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses. Register online at DisasterAssistance.gov by calling 1-800-621- 3362 or by using the FEMA App.
US Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance: Loans for homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofits affected by the disaster. This includes:
Home Disaster Loans: Loans to homeowners or renters to repair or replace disaster-damaged real estate and personal property, including automobiles.
Business Physical Disaster Loans: Loans to businesses for repairing or replacing disaster-damaged property, including real estate, inventories, supplies, machinery, and equipment. Businesses of any size and private, non-profit organizations are eligible.
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL): Working capital loans available to help small businesses, agricultural cooperatives, aquaculture businesses, and non-profit organizations of all sizes meet their financial obligations during a disaster recovery period.
