Did you know that North Carolina has Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)?

According to the website, Polk is one of more than 20 counties where DUA benefits are available following a federal disaster declaration because of Hurricane Helene.

You can file an application for Disaster Unemployment Assistance at des.nc.gov. If you need help, you may file over the phone by calling the DUA hotline 919-629-3857.

A toll-free legal aid hotline is now available for low-income survivors with disaster-related legal questions. Call the disaster legal assistance hotline at 866-219-5262.