Press release from Haywood County government:
It is too dangerous to travel to Haywood County right now. While many of you are excited about the upcoming leaf season, the aftermath of Helene has created unsafe conditions across the region. Flooding, landslides, downed trees, power outages, and poor cell service are making travel unsafe at this time. Additionally, there is no food, water, or fuel in the area, and many places are only accepting cash.We know this is not ideal, and we would love to have visitors in our beautiful region, but now is not the time. State and local officials are urging everyone to postpone any plans to visit. For your safety, please avoid the area and stay updated on conditions by visiting ReadyHaywood.com and VisitHaywood.com/alerts.If you are a local Haywood tourism business, please reach out to Visit Haywood at 828-944-0761 for updates.We will reassess the situation weekly and share updates as it becomes safer to return.
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