WCI, Inc

Helene Toolbox - Disaster Resources

Mental Health *

Disaster Distress Hotline - SAMHSA government website if you don't have an EAP

Wage & Hour Issues *

Wage & Hour issues in a natural disaster - Oct 4 document

Ways to Provide Assistance *

Financial assistance for individuals and businesses - Oct 4 document

How to create a charitable trust - Oct 4 document

Established organizations for donating items, money, and time:

PTO Donations *

Important information about developing a leave donation policy - Oct 10 document

WCI leave donation policy template - Oct 10 changeable document

Leave donor authorization template - Oct 10 changeable document

Leave donation request and approval template - Oct 10 changeable document

Layoffs & Business Closing Laws *

WARN Act requirements after a natural disaster - Oct 4 document

Sample notices required under WARN from WCI's Employment Law Guide, chapter 23:

  • Notice to the highest elected official where the site is located: see page 6 in link above
  • Notice to the employee: see page 7 in link above
  • Notice to the Department of Commerce: see page 8 in link above
  • Notice to the union official (if applicable): see page 9 in link above

Related Legislation

North Carolina Disaster Recovery Act - Oct 16 article

Hurricane Tax Relief from the IRS- Oct 16 article

* NOTE: The information provided in these documents and web pages is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or guaranteed claims-handling from any federal government agency. Each case is fact specific. You should consult a qualified attorney or appropriate government agency for specific legal questions or concerns.

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