Gateway Disaster Relief Home Repair Application

Gateway solicitud de reparación de viviendas en caso de desastre

Currently, Gateway’s Disaster Relief Program is not accepting new applicants. This application is for those who have time-sensitive home repair needs requiring immediate attention for the health and safety and property due to Hurricane Helene. This may include, but is not limited to, roof/floor damage and eliminate imminent safety hazards. We are working on a plan to implement more permanent solutions once immediate needs have been resolved.

For McDowell and Burke Counties

Rutherford County Home Repair

Residents of Rutherford County who have urgent home repair and safety needs due to the storm should contact Tricia Wheat at Rutherford Housing Partnership (RHP): (828) 248-3431, extension 105.

    • RHP is encouraging homeowners to file a claim with their homeowners insurance company and apply for assistance from FEMA.

Other Rutherford County Hurricane Relief Resources

FEMA Assistance

Apply via FEMA app, disasterassistance.gov, or call 1-800-621-3362.

  • In-Person Assistance (9 AM – 6 PM):
    • Ingles in Lake Lure: 276 NC-9, Lake Lure, NC 28746
    • Door-to-Door in the Bill’s Creek area. FEMA officials will have a holographic photo ID badge and FEMA clothing. If someone does not have credentials to show you, please report at 828-286-2911.

Mobile Health Clinic

Located at Rutherford County EMS Station on Bills Creek Road, Lake Lure. Open from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, the clinic offers services for chronic disease management, prescriptions, minor strains and sprains, and flu/COVID testing.

EBT Benefits

Rutherford County FNS participants automatically received 70% of their Sept. benefits. No action required. Visit www.ebtedge.com use the ebtEDGE app, or call 1-888-622-7328 to activate your PIN.

Donations

Supplies are available for pickup at the locations listed below from 8 AM to 6 PM. If your church or organization has volunteers who can assist, we encourage you to pick up items and help distribute them throughout the community.
• The Green Space, 658 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure.
• 241 Vance Street, Warehouse 7, Forest City