The Report
Helene Assistance (Round 1)
A look at the numbers gathered from our first round of Helene Assistance Applications.
Between November 15 and December 6, 2024, Rebuild Hot Springs Area accepted applications from Hot Springs, NC residents, workers, and businesses affected by the storm of September 27, 2024. Below are the numbers of verified and approved applications.
Note: These figures are based on self-reported data gathered from our community members through the application process. We recognize that this does not fully capture the extent of the damage to our community. Despite our efforts to raise awareness about the application, we understand that some individuals may not be represented in this report.
152
Suffered Employment Loss
We received applications from 152 people who lost work because of Helene.
30
Homes Damaged
We received reports of 30 primary residences that were damaged as a result of the storm.
26
Experienced Business Loss
We gathered information from 26 local businesses that suffered damage or loss.
Economic Impact
$5.1M+
Business Damage and Loss
Reported in building damage and property loss to area businesses.
$1.1M+
Home Damage
Reported in property damage to residential homes in the Hot Springs area.
Taking Action
The First Round of Assistance
Our Response to the Data
Here is how we gave out more than $200,000 in our rapid response to the flood.
$114k
Granted to Workers
We distributed $114,000 in economic relief to workers in our town who lost their jobs due to the storm.
$45k
Granted to Homeowners
We provided $45,000 in financial assistance to residents whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Helene.
$39k
Granted to Businesses
We granted $39,000 in support of impacted Hot Springs businesses.
$9k
Granted to Organizations
We contributed $9,000 to local community organizations whose missions we support.
What came next.
This first round was small next to the damage.
Since then, donors have given nearly $2 million, and our work has grown from flood recovery into projects that move Hot Springs forward. Our Initiatives page shows where the money went and what comes next.