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As recovery continues in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which struck North Carolina, Eastern Tennessee and other coastal states earlier this year, companies in the Â鶹´«Ã½ industry are working to direct help to where it is needed most.

, a local building industry advisory firm, is helping to organize resources to share with those who may be able to help. See below for ways you can help with recovery efforts.

Nonprofits helping Western North Carolina rescue, recovery, and rebuilding:

For desperately needed building materials please send to Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity. Monetary donations can be made to all. The fastest avenues to get your contributions to people in need will be Rutherford HFH or a local church.ÌýÌý

Local churches (all denominations) are also taking donations of materials or money with a direct pass-through to their local community.

269 West Main Street
Forest City, NC 28043
828-248-3178Ìý

*Please contact Ruth Kellick-Grubbs to schedule building material donations Ruth@KellickandAssociates.com or 864-363-5563.Ìý

Founded by Franklin Graham and based in Boone, NC which was significantly impacted by Hurricane Helene.

North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief FundÌý

Disaster Relief Services | American Red CrossÌý

NC Disaster Relief Application | United Way of North Carolina

Materials needed for rebuilding:

For those able to donate supplies, the following list includes some of the most-needed materials:

1. Lumber (2x4s, plywood, OSB sheathing)Ìý
2. Roofing materials (shingles, metal roofing, underlayment)Ìý
3. Drywall & insulation (fiberglass insulation, foam boards)Ìý
4. Concrete (bags of cement, ready-mix concrete)Ìý
5. Windows & doors (standard and storm-resistant)Ìý
6. Exterior siding (vinyl, wood, or fiber cement siding)Ìý
7. Flooring materials (subfloor plywood, vinyl, laminate)Ìý
8. Electrical supplies (wiring, junction boxes, outlets, switches) 9. Plumbing supplies (pipes, fittings, water heaters, faucets)Ìý
9. Paint & primers (exterior and interior paint, caulking)Ìý
10. Fasteners (nails, screws, anchors, bolts)Ìý
11. Weatherproofing materials (tarps, flashing, waterproof membranes) 13. Sealants & adhesives (caulk, construction adhesive, sealants) 14. Insulation materials (spray foam, fiberglass batts)Ìý
12. Floor joists, beams, and trusses for structural repairsÌý

Tools & Equipment:

1. Hand tools:Ìý

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• Screwdrivers (Phillips and flathead)Ìý
• Utility knivesÌý
• Pry bars/crowbarsÌý
• Measuring tapesÌý
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• Hand sawsÌý
• Wrenches (adjustable, pipe)Ìý
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• Chalk linesÌý

2. Power tools:Ìý

• Drills (cordless and electric) with drill bitsÌý
• Circular sawsÌý
• Reciprocating sawsÌý
• Nail gunsÌý
• Power sandersÌý
• Impact driversÌý
• Power generators (for sites without electricity)Ìý

3. Safety equipment:Ìý

• Hard hats
• Work glovesÌý
• Safety glassesÌý
• Respirator masks (N95 or higher)Ìý
• Hearing protectionÌý
• Steel-toed bootsÌý

4. Ladders & scaffolding:Ìý

• Extension laddersÌý
• Step laddersÌý

5. Specialty tools:Ìý

• Roofing nailersÌý
• Drywall saws and mudding toolsÌý
• Plumbing snake or augerÌý
• Tile cuttersÌý
• Concrete mixers or wheelbarrowsÌý

6. Debris cleanup tools:Ìý

• Shovels (flat and spade)Ìý
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• Trash bagsÌý
• Heavy-duty broomsÌý
• Chainsaws (for tree removal)Ìý
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7. Miscellaneous supplies:Ìý

• Extension cordsÌý
• Tarps for temporary protectionÌý
• Work lightsÌý
• Buckets and mixing traysÌý
• Duct tape, electrical tapeÌý

Please send donations of materials to Rutherford County NC Habitat for Humanity.Ìý Monetary donations also welcome. All materials are going immediately to those needingÌý critical repairs and rebuilding.ÌýÌý

Contact Ruth Kellick-Grubbs for shipping/receiving information and scheduling: 864-363-5563 or Ruth@KellickandAssociates.comÌý