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Jackson County Emergency Management 401 Grindstaff Cove Rd - Suite 256 Sylva, NC 28779 828-586-7508 or fax: 828-631-2140
Todd Dillard Emergency Management Director Suite 257 E-mail: todddillard@jacksonnc.org 828-586-7592 fax: 828-631-2140
Elaine Melton Administrative Assistant E-mail: elainemelton@jacksonnc.org 828-586-7508
Alan Farmer Fire Marshal Suite 258 E-mail: alanfarmer@jacksonnc.org 828-586-7507 fax: 828-631-2140
Wanda Hall 911 Addressing / Communications Coordinator Suite 275 E-mail: wandahall@jacksonnc.org 828-586-7537 fax: 828-586-7573
Joanna Nicholson 911 Addressing/Administrative Support Suite 275 E-mail: joannanicholson@jacksonnc.org 828-586-7534 fax: 828-586-7573
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HAITI ASSISTANCE
Watching the destruction in Haiti is heartbreaking. Many want to do something to help the victims, but don't know what to do. The following is a consolidated quick guide to pass along to those individuals and organizations who want to help. (Note: This information is taken from guidance provided by FEMA, U.S Dept. of Homeland Security).
Americans seeking information about family members in Haiti should contact the State Department: 1-888-407-4747.
Donate Cash
Cash is the most helpful donation. It allows professional, credible relief organizations to buy exactly what is needed most to help disaster victims.
Cash donations minimize delays in collecting, packing, shipping and distributing goods and there is no added transportation cost.
Donate Goods
Donated goods are discouraged at this point due to limited resources for transporting, distributing and receiving such supplies.
Volunteer
Many non-profit organizations and faith-based groups respond to disasters and offer a wide range of services. However, volunteers without prior disaster relief experience are generally not selected for relief assignments. To learn more about the training involved and volunteering in future disasters with one of these organizations, visit
www.nvoad.org www.serve.gov www.citizencorps.gov www.helpindisaster.org www.networkforgood.org
For more information, visit the Center for International Disaster Information (www.cidi.org) or call CIDI at 703-276-1914.
For Weather Watch Forecast, Storm Central, Lake Levels, Flow Schedules, Hydroelectric Projects and other information pertaining to Duke Power go to www.nantahalapower.com.
Offices are located on the 2nd floor of the Justice and Administration Building.
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
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