The new center, located at Cane Creek Pool, opened on October 26. It will serve those in need daily between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Visitors to recovery centers can meet in person with FEMA representatives, apply for assistance, get referrals to local assistance and apply for low-interest disaster loans, among other resources.

Other centers are open in Bakersville, Boone, Brevard, Burnsville, Hendersonville, Lenoir, Marion, Marshall, Sylva, Waynesville, Jefferson, Newland, Old Fort, Sparta, Morganton and Charlotte.