Haywood County at a Glance

FEMA -- Haywood County at a Glance Release Date: November 9, 2021

Since the federal disaster declaration for Tropical Storm Fred, Haywood County residents have received more than $13.9 million in federal funds as of Nov. 9, 2021:
$2,453,497 in FEMA grants to homeowners and renters.
$9,246,331 in claims paid to National Flood Insurance Program policyholders.
$2,270,800 in U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans approved for homeowners, renters and businesses (as of Oct. 31, 2021).
Individual Assistance in Haywood County:

443 homeowners and renters have been approved for $2,453,497 in federal grants through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. 

This includes:$2,074,619 in Housing Assistance grants for home repair, home replacement, and/or rental assistance.

$378,878 in Other Needs Assistance grants to replace essential household items and for other critical disaster-related costs.

232 homeowners and renters have been approved for rental assistance.

975 home inspections issued; 966 completed.

Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams (DSAT) went door to door in Haywood County, conducting outreach to 1,355 households to offer help with registration and provide referrals to other resources.
A Document Drop-off Center operated in Canton until Oct. 2 to help survivors with registration, application updates and referrals.

Two FEMA mobile units operated in Canton Sept. 18-24 to help survivors with registration, application updates and referrals.
 

IA Assistance in Canton:374 homeowners and renters have been approved for $2,168,301 in federal grants through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. This includes:$1,849,774 in Housing Assistance grants for home repair, home replacement, and/or rental assistance.

$318,527 in Other Needs Assistance grants to replace essential household items and for other critical disaster-related costs.
188 homeowners and renters have been approved for rental assistance. ·
 

IA Assistance in Clyde:49 homeowners and renters have been approved for $251,110 in federal grants through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. This includes:$195,813 in Housing Assistance grants for home repair, home replacement, and/or rental assistance.

$55,297 in Other Needs Assistance grants to replace essential household items and for other critical disaster-related costs.
39 homeowners and renters have been approved for rental assistance. ·
U.S. Small Business Administration:

SBA operated a Business Recovery Center at Haywood Community College Regional High-Tech Center, 112 Industrial Park Drive, Room 3021, Waynesville, N.C. 28786 through Nov. 8. SBA has approved $2,270,800 in low-interest disaster loans to 52 applicants (as of Oct. 31, 2021).
National Flood Insurance Program:

NFIP has paid $9,246,331 to policyholders who filed claims.
Public Assistance:

Haywood County was approved for assistance for debris removal, emergency protective measures and permanent work Sept. 8, 2021.To date, 13 Requests for Public Assistance (RPAs) have been received; 8 eligible; 3 pending FEMA RPA review. 2 pending recipient review
The state has held applicant briefings.
Applicants:Bethel Christian Academy
Burnette Cove Baptist Church
Town of Canton
Center Pigeon Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
Town of Clyde
Haywood County
Haywood County Schools
Haywood Electric Membership Corporation
Junaluska Sanitary District
Lake Junaluska Assembly, Inc.
Lake Logan Cecil Volunteer Fire Department
Mountain Projects Community Action Agency
Welcome Home Ministries