After hurricanes, floods, and other disasters.
County next steps
Orange · Durham · Wake · North Carolina · Adults 18+
Orange County
Orange County Emergency Services
510 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278
919-245-6100- Use official county updates for current alerts, preparation, and disaster arrangements.
- This is an administrative contact, not emergency dispatch. Call 911 for immediate danger.
- Check whether the county is included in any declared-disaster assistance before applying.
Official source checked November 4, 2026. Confirm current hours, eligibility, costs, and availability directly.
Durham County
Durham County Emergency Management
2422 Broad Street, Durham, NC 27704
919-560-7580- Use official county updates for current alerts and disaster arrangements.
- This is not emergency dispatch. Call 911 for immediate danger.
- Check county-specific disaster eligibility; aid is not automatically available.
Official source checked November 4, 2026. Confirm current hours, eligibility, costs, and availability directly.
Wake County
Wake County Emergency Management
919-856-6480- Use Wake’s official updates for current alerts, preparation, and disaster arrangements.
- This is a local administrative contact, not emergency dispatch. Call 911 for immediate danger.
- Check whether Wake is included in the declared-disaster assistance program.
Official source checked November 4, 2026. Confirm current hours, eligibility, costs, and availability directly.
Key facts
- Check DisasterAssistance.gov after a declared disaster; assistance depends on whether Orange, Durham, or Wake is included and on individual eligibility.
- ReadyNC has shelter info, alerts, and preparation tips.
- Disaster SNAP (D-SNAP) may open after big disasters.
- For emotional crisis support, call or text 988; for immediate danger, call 911.
- Pharmacies can often give an emergency refill during a declared emergency.
- Replace documents: see the ID section, and ask FEMA about help with costs.
Official sources
Last checked October 2026. Amounts and rules change, so confirm with the official source before sharing.