The American Public Works Association shares the concerns of many members and the public regarding the impact of Hurricane Helene. On behalf of the APWA Board of Directors, members, and staff, our thoughts go out to those who are working through the response on the local level, and to those who were in the path of this storm. When disasters hit, we band together to assist one another.
In this spirit, APWA offers the following links to resources available from the National Weather Service (NWS), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Ready.gov, APWA, and more. We know safety is always your highest priority, and that you take very seriously the responsibilities of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts upon which your communities depend.
We encourage everyone to stay safe as they serve as a first responder.
Resources and Links
- Advisory: FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell is On the Ground in North Carolina, Biden-Harris Administration Actively Responding and Providing Life-Saving Support – FEMA
- Hurricane Helene – FEMA (FEMA will update this page when new information is available)
- Emergency Management Assistance Compact
- “National Geodetic Survey’s online viewer to explore aerial images following major natural disasters” – National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- Hurricane Safety Tips and Resources – National Weather Service
- Hurricanes – Ready.gov
- Hurricane Hazard Info Sheet – Ready.gov
- APWA’s Natural Hazards Checklist: Hurricane
- Hurricane Preparedness and Evacuation Planning – FEMA
If you would like to share updates on how your agency is responding, please email Marty Williams, APWA Government Affairs Manager at mwilliams@apwa.org.
