Press release from Henderson County:
Henderson County remains in a State of Emergency and the 8pm to 8am curfew is still in effect for the entire County.
Our emergency teams continue to work calls and rescues across the county. Please limit travel so crews can not only work emergencies but also Duke Energy crews can work on restoring power.
Henderson County Resource Hub locations will be open Wednesday, October 2nd beginning at 9:00am for water distribution and other supplies as they become available.
The Resource Hub locations are:
- Etowah Elementary, 320 Etowah School Road Etowah, NC 28729
- Rugby Middle, 3345 Haywood Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28791
- East Henderson High, 150 Eagle Pride Dr, East Flat Rock, NC 28726
- North Henderson High, 35 Fruitland Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792
- Mills River Town Hall, 124 Town Center Drive. Mills River, NC 28759
- Fletcher Town Hall, 300 Old Cane Creek Rd Fletcher, NC 28732
Each family unit will be provided supplies for one day’s meal and water as it is available. Individuals are asked to enter the drive-through Resource Hubs and remain in their cars unless instructed otherwise by volunteers, to ensure an efficient process.
In order for the Resource Hubs to function smoothly, efficiently and safely. We ask for the public’s patience while waiting for their supplies.A donation drop-off site has been established at 118 McAbee Court, Flat Rock, NC 28731. Non-perishable food items, bottled water, toiletries and baby powder formula are needed. We are not accepting perishable food or new/used clothing items at this time. This site is for donation drop offs only. Visit www.visithendersonvillenc.org/helene-relief for a full list of accepted items and donation information.
Henderson County has launched a Wellness Check Status Map for missing contacts. This map shows individuals whose location and safety are unknown in red. Blue dots show contacts that have been made.
View Map: https://hendersoncounty.maps.arcgis.com/…/76a0a66ff2ff4…
Please check the map to see if you are listed or if you know the whereabouts of anyone on this map. Please call 828-771-6670 to notify us of anyone’s status.
Our call center is available for all non-medical requests for information. Please call 828-771-6670 or email Helene-info@hcem.org. For emergencies, please call 911.
For more information visit www.hendersoncountync.gov and click on the Hurricane Helene Updates banner.
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