Press release from Buncombe County:
Overnight I-40 East out of Buncombe County to McDowell County reopened. Check real-time road conditions via DriveNC.gov before traveling.
Water and Food
Bring containers to fill up water as we have tankers filled with potable (drinkable) water. MRE’s, or ready-to-eat meals, are also currently available at all sites as supplies last.These sites are located at:
Town of Montreat Update
Three bridges that were previously damaged are now open. Montreat College has been evacuated. The town is recommended relocations for those with gas and a place to go. Lake Susan Dam continues to operate as designed and remains structurally sound. Water service restoration remains uncertain, with hundreds of feet of damaged water line slowing the process. Bottled water is being distributed at the Montreat Gate from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Power has been restored to parts of Black Mountain, easing cleanup efforts in the area.
UNC Asheville
Since Friday morning, the university has been without electricity, water, and internet access, and cellular communication has been limited. Though the university sustained minimal structural damage, the 1,300 students who remained on campus have since been relocated. Campus operations are currently closed, with only essential personnel allowed on site.
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