Financial Resources for Businesses
This page serves as the hub for financial resources for our business community in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. We will continuously update this list with new information as it becomes available. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for additional updates and announcements related to hurricane relief support.
We are currently accepting monetary donations through the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation to help with community and business relief.
Donate to the BACC Foundation for Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
Financial Resources for Businesses
FEMA Resources for Businesses
FEMA and SBA resources will become more targeted in the coming days and weeks. In the meantime, for individual and business purposes, DOCUMENT EVERYTHING. Pictures, videos, descriptions, receipts, and deviations from operating procedures will be helpful in the eventual reimbursement process.
FEMA Assistance for Homeowners & Rentals
IMPORTANT: Document your damages now! Photograph your damages and items you have to throw away. Homeowners and renters in Watauga County can apply for assistance through FEMA. Individuals may utilize: www.disasterassistance.gov, download the FEMA App, or call 1 800-621-3362 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily for assistance. More information can be found at: here.
More to come on this important topic.
US Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Information
SBA Resources