Commissioner Causey announces new victim assistance center added in Swain County to aid those impacted by Hurricane Helene

North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has announced that another Victim Assistance Center (VAC) has been added to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene. The new VAC will open in the Swain County town of Bryson City on Friday, Nov. 8.

The VAC will be located at the Swain County Technology Center, 45 E. Ridge Drive, Bryson City, N.C. 28713 on Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This VAC is in addition to centers previously announced in Western North Carolina, which will also be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.:

• Wednesday, Nov. 6, AC Bud Hogan Community Center, 909 E. Main St, Old Fort, N.C. 28762.
• Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 6-7, Wilkes Community College Alleghany Center, 115 Atwood St., Sparta, N.C. 28675.
• Thursday, Nov. 7, Marshall Library, 1335 N. Main St., Marshall, N.C. 28753.
• Tuesday, Nov. 12, Columbus Library, 1289 W. Mills St., Columbus, N.C. 28722.
• Thursday, Nov. 14, Mountains Branch Library, 150 Bills Creek Road, Lake Lure, N.C. 28746.

"The Department of Insurance will continue to host events to help with insurance claims and other needs," Commissioner Causey said. "We are committed to working with local law enforcement agencies, fire departments, rescue squads, civic groups, charities and churches to help Hurricane Helene victims."

For more information and resources, along with a schedule of all VACs and insurance camps, visit www.ncdoi.gov/helene or call 855-408-1212.

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