On behalf of Carolinas AGC, our hearts go out to everybody, including our members and their families, impacted by the severe weather and flooding resulting from Hurricane Helene. We are grateful to the NCDOT, SCDOT, contractors, materials and equipment suppliers and all other workers and volunteers who will be working hard over the next days, weeks and months to restore the Carolinas. As CAGC learns more, we will continue to offer ways to assist over the coming weeks.
“The magnitude of the flooding has been described as of Biblical proportions, with rainfall from Helene topping 20 trillion gallons in North Carolina alone," said Dave Simpson, Carolinas AGC President and CEO. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the many people affected by this devastation in the Carolinas and beyond.”
NOTE: At the Annual Fall Clay shoot (10/11) and the South Carolina PAC Golf Tournament (10/28) all raffle sale proceeds will go towards hurricane affected areas in North and South Carolina. We will also be taking supply donations at the Young Leader Conference November 7-8. A list will of supplies needed will be available soon.
In North Carolina:
Initial Disaster Relief Package:
North Carolina lawmakers will return to Raleigh on October 9 for a one-day session to vote on an initial disaster relief package for communities impacted by Tropical Storm Helene. Leaders are emphasizing the need for immediate support and long-term recovery efforts. Read more in this week's government relations report. Click here to view the latest report (member username and password required).
NCDOT Information:
As NCDOT does their assessment of needs they have requested that contractor provide a list material (particularly bridge materials) that you have available.
NCDOT has developed a spreadsheet (Material Inventory Survey for NCDOT Hurricane Prep) that can be used to provide this information. If you have very large inventory, you can give a general description and NCDOT will reach with their needs. You may have already seen this request and have completed the survey, many thanks. If not if you could complete the survey it would be appreciated. Completed survey should sent to Aaron Earwood with NCDOT aearwood@ncdot.gov. Also, to offer help to our Western Highway Divisions as they actively respond to the devastation please fill out this Contractor Resource Survey - Divisions 11-14 survey to help us establish a database of resources to share with the Divisions as they transition from emergency response assessment, into a mode of repair and reconstruction.
North Carolina Department of Public Safety Hurricane Helene Information
Learn more about Hurricane Helene and its impact by visiting the North Carolina Department of Public Safety’s page. This page serves as a vital resource for North Carolina residents and visitors affected by Hurricane Helene. Here, you’ll find important information and updates, with additional details being added as they become available. Stay informed about emergency management efforts and resources available for those affected. Visit the website: https://www.ncdps.gov/our-organization/emergency-management/hurricane-helene.
Additional information can be found in our weekly Members Only Government Relations Reports published each Wednesday. Click here to view the latest report (member username and password required).
In South Carolina:
General Relief Information:
Governor Henry McMaster's request for a Major Presidential Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Helene has been approved, allowing federal aid for recovery efforts. FEMA will provide Individual Assistance and Public Assistance to various counties, including Aiken, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Cherokee, Greenville, Greenwood, Lexington, Newberry, Oconee, Pickens, Saluda, and Spartanburg counties. Additional counties may be added as damage assessments continue. Hazard Mitigation Grant funding will also be available for projects to reduce future disaster risks. For assistance, residents can apply online or via the FEMA App.
Business Recovery:
The U.S. Small Business Administration opened two Business Recovery Centers on Oct. 5 — one in the Upstate and one in the Midlands — to assist businesses and residents impacted by Hurricane Helene. Click here to read more.
Team SC County Days for Upstate, South Carolina:
Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette have announced Team South Carolina County Days, taking place in Clemson on October 9, Spartanburg on October 10, and Greenville on October 11. These events will connect local residents impacted by Hurricane Helene with essential relief resources and information from state, federal, and nonprofit representatives. Learn more: https://governor.sc.gov/news/2024-10/gov-henry-mcmaster-announces-three-team-south-carolina-county-days-upstatehttps://governor.sc.gov/news/2024-10/gov-henry-mcmaster-announces-three-team-south-carolina-county-days-upstate.
Additional information can be found in our weekly Members Only Government Relations Reports published each Wednesday. Click here to view the latest report (member username and password required).
More Ways to Help
Here are just a few of what surely will be many ways to help:
List of Credible Nonprofits to Donate (Newsline) - CLICK HERE.
List of Agencies to support in Western NC (WRAL) – CLICK HERE.
Harvest Hope Food Bank – CLICK HERE.
To help with Animal Rescue –
CLICK HERE.
Click here to download a list of shopping supplies to help with cleanup.
Member Testimonial
"My thoughts are that in spite of the greatest disaster we’ve seen in Western North Carolina, the resilience of the community just shines through in the darkest of these days. It is times like these in which those in the construction industry are laying down the business names and coming together to put our roads and bridges back in shape."
John Anglin, Young & McQueen, a Branch Company (located in Yancey County, North Carolina)