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Emergency Aid for WCC Students

Below are some resources for WCC students dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene:

Additional student services and resources can be found on our Services & Resources page.

The purpose of the Virginia Commonwealth Emergency Assistance Fund is to provide short-term financial assistance to enrolled undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need who experience unforeseen emergencies that would disrupt progress to term completion or degree attainment at Wytheville Community College. 

Examples of eligible emergency expenses include, but are not limited to: Food, Natural Disaster (Fire, Tornado, etc.), Vehicle Breakdown/Accident, Temporary Housing, Technology Replacement, Transportation (Repairs or Service), Emergency Child-care.

 

Instructions for submitting the request form:

  • Click on the form link button below.
  • Complete form fields for students.
  • Save the completed form as a PDF file to your device.
  • Email the form as an attachment to emergencyaid@wcc.vccs.edu.

 

Access Aid Request Form

Tropical Storm Helene Recovery Assistance Office Established in Wythe (Press Release: October 4, 2024)

 

Wythe County Disaster Flier

WYTHE COUNTY, Va.- Wythe County is offering in-person assistance to residents who have experienced damages or losses due to Tropical Storm Helene and need assistance with completing disaster recovery forms. Beginning October 7, 2024, the Wythe County Department of Emergency Services will provide FEMA disaster assistance support at its office located at 440 W. Franklin Street, Wytheville, VA. 

The office will be open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., providing in-person assistance to help residents navigate the FEMA disaster recovery application process. Those needing assistance can also contact the office by phone at 276-223-4144 during these hours. 

Residents may also file for assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by phone at 1-800-621-3362, or through the FEMA app. 

Wythe County encourages all residents who sustained losses from the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene to take advantage of this in-person assistance to assist in the recovery process. County officials are dedicated to ensuring that every eligible individual receives the help they need. 

 If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Wythe County officials, please call Wythe County Public Information Officer Allyson Williams at 276-223-4522 or email Allyson at wythepio@wytheco.org

 

 

 

 

 

JPSA Transfer Station Open Saturdays for Storm Waste Disposal WYTHE COUNTY, Va.- 

The Joint Public Service Authority (JPSA) Transfer Station will open every Saturday throughout October to assist residents in Wythe and Bland counties with the disposal of storm-related debris and waste following Tropical Storm Helene. 

JPSA Storm Cleanup flier

The station, located at 169 Kents Lane, will operate from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. on October 5, 12, 19, and 26. 

This temporary Saturday schedule is aimed at providing residents with an opportunity to clear their properties of storm damage and dispose of materials such as storm-damaged household debris and waste, fallen tree branches, and other storm-related waste. To accommodate the expected increase in traffic and volume of waste, residents are encouraged to limit their disposal to only storm debris and damaged items. Items that can be disposed of include vegetative debris, such as trees and branches, as well as storm-damaged household items (furniture, carpet, flooring, etc.).

 

Hazardous materials and commercial waste will not be accepted. "We understand the challenges that Tropical Storm Helene has brought to our community, and we want to ensure residents have plenty of opportunities to safely and responsibly dispose of storm-related waste," said Billy Bowers, Operations Manager of the JPSA. "Opening the Transfer Station on Saturdays throughout October with no fees will help expedite the cleanup process for affected residents of Wythe and Bland." 

For more information about acceptable materials and the Transfer Station, contact Transfer Station staff by calling 276-228-4907.

Senator Kaine’s Office shared the following resources to assist those impacted by this storm:

Click here for recovery resources>>> 

Click here for FAQs on Hurricane Helene >>> 

If you are looking for information regarding basic human needs or general disaster support services: 

  • Dial 211 
  • Visit www.211virginia.org 
  • Some 211 callers are being routed to emergency response offices in different states. Those people should call 1-800-230-6977. 

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) advises that the best first place to call for disaster-impacted people is their local VDEM office. Every county has one, and the list can be found here.

If you are looking for information regarding where to find shelter and critical supplies: Contact your local emergency management office for details on local sheltering operations and supply needs. You can find their contact information here.

If you are looking for general tips on recovering from a disaster: click here.

If you have encountered a flooded road, downed trees, or other road hazards: you can report those conditions to VDOT’s 24-hour Customer Service Center by calling 800-FOR-ROAD (367-7623).

If you need assistance with cleanup/debris management: you can contact the cleanup hotline for Hurricane Helene at 1-844-965-1386.

If you are being charged sky-high prices for necessary goods and services: know that Virginia’s Anti-Price Gouging Act prohibits that for protected items, which include, but are not limited to, water, ice, food, generators, batteries, home repair materials and services, and tree removal services. You can report instances of price-gouging to the Virginia Attorney General by calling 800-822-9963, emailing consumer@oag.state.va.us, or through an online complaint form available here.

If you have concerns regarding power outages: 

If you are in a position to help our neighbors: click here for ways to volunteer/donate.