Hurricane Helene Information
We are here to support your needs during this time.
HCC has continued normal operations. If you need assistance and need to reach us, please feel free to use the following contact information:
- You can call us at 828-627-4500.
- You can email us at clyde@haywood.edu.
- You can reach out to Student Wellness for a variety of resources at HCC-Wellness@haywood.edu
- We will continue to update this webpage.
We encourage you to visit the Stock-Up stations found around campus to refill your household items!
Student Financial Support
Haywood Community College has received funding to continue support of students that have been impacted by the devastation of hurricane Helene. This grant was designed to provide financial assistance for students that were enrolled with HCC during the Fall 2024 semester. Funding will help students catch up, get ahead, or maybe even breathe a sigh of relief from the support this grant can bring them.
Grant funds are available to curriculum and continuing education students in the following categories: transportation, tuition/fees, textbooks, living expenses, home repairs, and more. Funds are available on a first come, first served basis so we encourage students to apply as soon as possible.
After you submit the form, someone from our Financial Aid team will reach out to so the final steps of this process can be completed.
If you have questions, please reach out to our team at hccaid@haywood.edu
County Support
Monetary Donations:
The United Way of Haywood County is managing all monetary donations to support recovery efforts following Tropical Storm Helene. Online: https://www.uwhaywood.org/. By Mail: Send checks to PO BOX 1139, Waynesville, NC 28786. Please note "Tropical Storm Helene Relief" in the memo line.
Contact for the County:
The Haywood County Emergency Call Center is officially open to assist residents affected by Hurricane Helene. If you have questions or need assistance related to the storm's impact, please call the call center at 828-356-2020. For the most up-to-date information, please visit readyhaywood.com.
Disaster Cleanup Line: 844-965-1386
FEMA Assistance: 800-621-3362
Well Water Testing: 828-452-6638
Agriculture Assistance: 828-452-2741 xt. 3
Please know that this may not be an exhaustive list, we are working to keep this as updated as possible. Please reach out to other sources of information as you are able so you can get the support you need.
Thank you!