Western Carolina Emergency Network
Uniting organizations and resources for more effective disaster relief in Western North Carolina.
Donate to the Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
We’ve partnered with multiple organizations and individuals to gather donations, supplies, volunteers, and drivers. We are sourcing supplies, water, food, fuel, tanks, & trucks to supply our drivers & teams around the region.
Help us keep the momentum
going by donating today.
Western Carolina Emergency Network
Who Are We?
WCEN was established to coordinate relief efforts among multiple organizations, increase effectiveness, and share resources for the rescue and relief efforts in Western North Carolina through one central fundraising entity.
In just one week, we have completed 401+ missions, providing medical attention, wellness checks, aid delivery, and reconnaissance.
What Do We Do?
We save lives and quickly restore essential temporary infrastructure in disaster-stricken areas. Our high-performing teams include local volunteers, entrepreneurs, and first responders. We collaborate closely with organizations like the Special Forces Charitable Trust and the National Guard to ensure communities get the support they need.
We’re giving real-time updates through social media. Follow us!
We Have Resources
Connecting a wide range of tools and support for both those offering help and those in need.
WNC Resource Guide
Helene Response & Rebuild WNC Resource Guide provides general resources and County-Specific Resources for those in need. It is a living document that is continually updated with the most current information.
Ways to Give
Physical and financial donations for fuel, generators, medical supplies, PPE, and more—your donations of essential supplies help power life-saving efforts in disaster zones.
Supply Drop-Off Locations
Here’s where you can drop off your donated materials to ensure they reach the people who need them most.
Physical Donations
Here’s the latest update on the items we urgently need for donation. Your contributions make a direct impact, so check the list and help support those in need.
Helene Recovery Resources Spreadsheet
The Helene Recovery Resources Master Spreadsheet is a collection of information submitted by community members, businesses, non-profits, and others.
WNC Regeneration Map
This page is designed to be a central location for information about donation site information and volunteer needs. It should help connect donations and volunteers with sites that need them.
Hurricane Helene Community Support Hub
This page is designed to be a central location for information about donation site information and volunteer needs. It should help connect donations and volunteers with sites that need them.
WCEN NEWS
In the News
Catch up on the latest headlines featuring WCEN, including our ongoing relief efforts, success stories, and media coverage.
WCEN Articles
Our team is compiling stories, photos, and videos so you know what your efforts are going towards.
How much is 40 trillion gallons of water?
Hurricane Helene dropped 20 inches to over 30 inches of rain in some areas… that’s an estimated 40 trillion gallons of rain.
- 40 trillion gallons of water is enough to fill the Dallas Cowboy’s stadium 51,000 times.
- 40 trillion gallons of water is enough to cover the entire state of North Carolina with 3.5 FEET of water.
- 40 trillion gallons of water is enough to fill 60 MILLION Olympic-sized swimming pools.
- 40 trillion gallons of water is 619 DAYS of water flowing over Niagara Falls.
This is an unprecedented amount of rain already falling on an area that had just received ground-saturated rain.
WCEN is uniting organizations and resources for more effective disaster relief from Hurricane Helene
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