Following a federal disaster declaration due to the effects of Tropical Storm Fred, the Division of Employment Security (DES) has announced that three North Carolina counties have been approved for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA).
Donate to Hurricane Recovery
Please give to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund to help communities recover from Helene. Donate Now
Important
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is now available in 39 counties as well as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians due to the effects of Hurricane Helene. Learn more.
Information and Resources on Hurricane Helene
For North Carolina residents and visitors impacted by Hurricane Helene. Go Now
Remember
You complete a weekly certification each week to get paid unemployment benefits. Visit our DUA page for more information.