OCS Supports Western NC

Here in the Onslow County School system, we know first-hand the impact hurricanes can have, and our hearts go out to the families and communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Our friends and co-workers in the western part of the state are facing unprecedented devastation and require more than just our prayers; they also need other resources. We join with those who are providing supplies and collecting donations to assist those most in need at this time. 

We will continue to support recovery efforts and update information on how to provide support. 

Financial Donations: 

• North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund 

• Community Fund of Western North Carolina 

• United Way of Asheville & Buncombe County 

• American Red Cross of North Carolina 

• Salvation Army of the Carolinas 

• Feeding the Carolinas 

• Samaritan’s Purse 

• Americares 

• World Central Kitchen 

• Hurricane Helene Relief GoFundMe Hub 

• NC Foundation for Public School Children 

• Operation Airdrop 

• NC Baptists on Mission 

• Reach Out WorldWide 

• Convoy of Hope 

• Appalachia Funders Network Helene Response Fund 

Volunteer: 

• NC Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster by County 

• Samaritan’s Purse 

• NC High Schools 

• Operation Airdrop 

• Baptists on Mission 

Donate Supplies/Other: 

• Operation Airdrop 

• Red Cross Blood Drives 

Updates: 

• Flooding 

• Power Outages 

• Road Conditions 

• Weather Warnings, Watches, & Advisories 

North Carolina Resources: 

• NC Department of Public Safety 

• NC 211 

• Ready NC 

Find Lost Family & Friends: 

• Red Cross 

• DisasterAssistance.gov 

• Facebook Groups - Hurricane Helene Safety Check-In, 

• Missing People in East TN & Western NC due to flooding 

• US Coast Guard – Search & Rescue 

• Hurricane Helene People Finder 

Health: 

• Disaster Distress Helpline—1-800-985-5990 

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 

• Express Scripts—emergency prescriptions