Good morning, here is today’s update.
HENDERSON COUNTY UPDATE, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30
The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is open daily at 2111 Asheville Highway, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The DRC will provide federal, state and local resources for county residents as they apply for FEMA assistance from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
The DRC is a one stop shop for residents to meet with the following organizations for help and assistance, FEMA, SBA, NC Emergency Management, NC Works, NC Employment Security Commission (disaster unemployment applications), Blue Ridge Community College, Pisgah Legal Services, United Way, Council on Aging, Hope Coalition, Smart Start, Safelight, True Ridge, El Centro, and more.
The Resource Hub at 118 McAbee Court, Flat Rock, NC 28731, is open today 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Here is the schedule for this week:
Thursday, October 31
Saturday, November 2
We need volunteers at the Resource Hub. The United Way of Henderson County is managing volunteer sign-ups for those interested in helping with local recovery efforts. You can sign up at www.liveunitedhc.org/volunteer.
NOTICE TO INTERESTED ENTITIES TO SUBCONTRACT FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL SERVICES
On October 1, 2024, Henderson County, hereafter County, activated a state-bid contract, under which Southern Disaster Recovery, hereafter SDR, will provide debris management services related to Hurricane Helene.
SDR seeks interested entities to apply for prequalification and upon approval perform as a subcontractor to assist in debris removal services within the borders of Henderson County. To apply for prequalification please visit SDR’s website at www.gosdr.com/contact/subcontractors and follow the prompts. Any questions or issues in completing the application should contact SDR at 864-469-9776.
Please note, the contractual relationship as it relates to the County exists solely between the County and SDR. The contractual relationship between interested entities will be as subcontractors of Southern Disaster Recovery
Henderson County continues to look for potential storm debris sites as our curbside debris pickup continues. If interested, please review this RFP for Lease of Real Property for Debris Sites. https://www.hendersoncountync.gov/county/page/rfp-lease-real-property-debris-management-sites
For more information, visit www.hendersoncountync.gov/helene
Mike Morgan
Chief Communications Officer
Henderson County
1 Historic Courthouse Square
Hendersonville NC 28792
828-707-0571
