LUMBERTON –  Residents affected by Hurricane Matthew can dial 2-1-1 to reach a trained call specialist who can help them find food, water, ice, help with storm clean-up and long-term assistance, and other assistance.

The service is available 24/7 in any language for free.

In addition to disaster-related calls, N.C. 2-1-1 can help callers find resources for other health and human service needs, such as food, housing, assistance with utilities, job training, information about health care providers, and more year round.

N.C. 2-1-1 is provided to residents in Robeson County by United Way of Robeson County and the county.

North Carolina residents can also dial 888-892-1162 for the same service.