NC Strong: We’re Here For You
Post Hurricane Helene Help and More . . . Original Content by Carl Johnson At Carl Johnson Real Estate we don’t only serve the state of North Carolina, but we live here . . . raise our families here, have our friends here, and love everything the life in North Carolina offers its residents. After taking some time to ensure those we know who were affected by Hurricane Helene are okay, trying to process the damage done to our state as well as others, we did some research to offer you reputable information on relief and aid available to those in need as well as ways you can help. Our local Realtor association, passed along resources we would love to share with you. The Realtor Relief Fund offers aid in the form of housing related assistance to those affected. You can donate here as well as learn more about the organization. Home - REALTORS® Relief Foundation (rrf.realtor) NC Realtors.org offers a great list of Hurricane Resources from ways to apply for relief, guides for pre and post hurricane prep, local news and energy resource links to monitor what is happening near you, and more. If your job or that of someone you was affect from Helene, you can visit the NC Department of Commerce Employment Security HERE to find ways to apply for unemployment and aid while it is needed. For those of us just needing someone to talk to, the Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is available any time of day for you. DDH is “the first national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call or text 1-800-985-5990” (Disaster Distress Helpline: Get Immediate Crisis Counseling and Support | SAMHSA). Hurricane Homes is a unique site where people can look for temporary housing post crisis near them. It is unique in the way that you, as a local homeowner, can list your own secondary home or rental property through them directly so that those in need can have a safe place to stay. Almost all local schools and universities are hosting events daily where ticket prices will be donated, items will be collected, and time can be volunteered so keep an eye out! It has been restoring to see such an outpouring of care offered to those affected by Helene not only by our neighbors and friends but by people from all over the country. We at Carl Johnson Real Estate are and will always be proud to be from North Carolina! We will build back just as strong and beautifully as our great trees and hills our of perfect outdoors do every spring! CLICK HERE for more information on how we will be of service to you and your family. Love and Hugs from Carl and your Friends at Carl Johnson Real Estate.
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