In the wake of Hurricanes Helene & Milton, we at theCut are dedicated to supporting barbers and shop owners in the affected areas. Our team has assembled a variety of financial aid and recovery resources to help you through this challenging time.
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FLORIDA

VOLUNTEER FLORIDA

• Following an emergency or disaster in the State of Florida, the Volunteer Florida Foundation may release an application for funding for organizations involved in immediate response and/or long-term recovery efforts through the Florida Disaster Fund.
• https://www.volunteerflorida.org/florida-disaster-fund-grant-opportunities/

DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE

• If you lost your job or had a break in your employment, self-employment, or business as a direct result of Hurricane Helene, you might be able to get benefit money from DUA.
• https://floridajobs.org/Reemployment-Assistance-Service-Center/reemployment-assistance/claimants/disaster-unemployment-assistance

FLORIDA HURRICANE CATASTROPHE FUND

• The FHCF Online Claims System may be used to enter your company's loss information on the FHCF Interim Loss Report and/or Proof of Loss Report
• https://fhcfclaims.paragon.aon.com/
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NORTH CAROLINA

SMALL BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CENTER

• There is a Federal Major Disaster Declaration for Helene providing immediate federal help for 28 North Carolina counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
• https://sbtdc.org/hurricane-helene

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

• For these disasters and others, both state and federal funding fuel the recovery programs that help North Carolina communities rebuild in a smart, comprehensive way.
• https://www.commerce.nc.gov/grants-incentives/disaster-recovery#HurricaneHeleneRecoverySupport-471
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VIRGINIA

DEPARTMENT OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT

• Information and Resources on Hurricane Helene
• https://www.vaemergency.gov/

VIRGINIA EMPLOYEMENT COMMISSION

• The DUA provides temporary financial assistance to individuals whose employment or self-employment has been impacted by the hurricane in the following communities: Montgomery, Pulaski, Giles, Grayson, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, and Wythe Counties and the City of Galax.
• https://www.vec.virginia.gov/node/18994