From Buncombe County: The Buncombe One Call Center is live and available 24/7 at 828-250-6100. Points of Distribution for Food & Water Buncombe County is distributing food, water, and supplies that will be available from noon until 4 p.m. at the following locations: William W. Estes Elementary School: 275 Overlook Road, Asheville – Noon-4 p.m. […]
Press release from American Lung Association: As communities across Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina continues to assess and respond to the unprecedented devastation inflicted by Hurricane Helene, it is important to note that the cleanup from the catastrophic flooding itself creates the potential for serious and long-lasting threats to health. Chemicals, sewage, oil, […]
From YMCA of Western North Carolina: Starting today (10/4) the Asheville YMCA is distributing food, water, and other emergency supplies (diapers, wipes, toiletries) daily from 10-5. WiFi and charging are available. The Corpening Memorial YMCA in Marion is serving as an emergency shelter. They are open to the public from 2-6 daily for showers. WiFi […]
From Mercy Urgent Care: The Mercy Urgent Care clinic in Burnsville, located at 41 Charlie Brown Rd., will reopen on Friday October 4 with the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This clinic joins six of the other locations — Brevard, Burnsville, Columbus, Waynesville, Weaverville, and West Asheville — that have reopened since Hurricane Helene […]
From Warren Wilson College: Essential Updates: – You can see all official campus updates, posted by the President, at the following link: https://www.warren-wilson.edu/weather – All 750 of our students are safe and accounted for, in addition to all staff/faculty. While our campus did sustain some damage including multiple trees on buildings, flooding of some buildings, and extensive […]
From SECU Communications: In response to the catastrophic flooding, landslides, and widespread destruction in Western North Carolina from Hurricane Helene, the SECU Foundation Board of Directors approved a $3.75 million disaster relief package to assist communities affected. Funding will be awarded to five organizations that have operations underway to immediately provide water, food, supplies, shelter, […]
From Henderson County Emergency Management: An emergency shelter is open at Edneyville Elementary, 2875 Pace Road, Hendersonville, for Henderson County residents who were displaced by Hurricane Helene. This shelter has bathroom facilities and serves hot meals. This location also offers sheltering for pets. If you were displaced from your home due to the hurricane and […]
From Bob Lewis Ballpark: The Enka Youth Sports Organization, owner and operator of the Bob Lewis Ballpark, will distribute free hot sandwiches at our upper fields complex at 21 Walk Off Way in Candler, NC, on Sunday, Oct. 6, from 12:00 noon until 5 p.m., or until supplies last. Hot food, including chicken sandwiches, hot dogs and […]
From Blue Cross NC: In the wake of destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) is taking action. Blue Cross NC is working with local organizations, as well as state, federal and local officials, to understand the needs of our communities and determine […]
From FastMed: Medical care is now available in Asheville’s Biltmore Village district as the FastMed location at 160 Hendersonville Road has reopened. The clinic will be open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m -6 p.m and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Both urgent care and primary care services are available and FastMed accepts most insurance […]
From Dogwood Health Trust: Today, Dogwood Health Trust announces more than $30 million in initial relief funding for the unnatural devastation across Western North Carolina (WNC) from Hurricane Helene. This funding responds to short-term, immediate needs and was approved by a unanimous vote by the full board of directors at an emergency meeting on Oct. […]
News update from Biltmore Estate: We appreciate your patience as we navigate this crisis together and we are committed to providing updates as they are available. Impacts on the Estate: Due to significant flooding, impassable roads, and widespread power outages in our region from Tropical Storm Helene, Biltmore will remain closed until further notice as […]
From UNC Health Pardee: Pardee Hospital and emergency department remain open 24/7 for emergent medical care. We’re happy to share that the Pardee Cancer Center will resume normal operations today. The following locations will be open today, Friday, Oct. 4: Carolina Lung and Sleep at Pardee (CLASP) Outpatient Radiology / Breast Imaging Pardee […]
This is an ongoing list of news about health-related resources in Western North Carolina in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene.
From Ringfree phone services: As part of our commitment to supporting the community in this difficult time, we are offering free temporary phone service to businesses impacted by the storm that are not currently using Ringfree services. Our goal is to help businesses stay connected as they work through recovery, even if their existing phone […]
Asheville Police Department press release: Asheville Police are searching for a man charged with stabbing two people yesterday morning in west Asheville which left one man dead. Asheville Police responded around 7:06 a.m. on October 3rd to reports of a stabbing in the 200 block of Short Michigan Avenue. When officers arrived on scene, […]
City of Asheville press release: New updates are posted daily. This is the latest information available as of 9 a.m. Friday, Oct 4, 2024 ***To support the safest environment, a curfew is in effect from 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. until further notice.*** City Offices and Parks will be closed until further notice. Updates […]
A message from U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Recovery: Please allow me to introduce myself as the Public Affairs Specialist representing SBA in the Presidential Declaration NC20701 equivalent to FEMA 4827-DR NC. The disaster declaration covers Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, […]
Press release from Henderson County Emergency Management: Henderson County will provide free curbside storm debris to county residents. The county is working with a contractor to pick up all storm debris on DOT, municipal and private roads. This process started on Oct. 2. The county is partnering with the municipalities within the county for this […]
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office press release: On Thursday, Oct. 4, Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a wellness check in the 100 block of Pisgah Road in Asheville, N.C. As deputies approached the residence, they came under gunfire, with approximately four shots being fired. the deputies took cover until the Buncombe County Special Response […]
Henderson County Emergency Management reminder: The Ecusta Trail is closed. A contractor is clearing storm debris and the trail is not safe for use. The public should avoid using the Ecusta Trail until further notice.
