Press release from ASPCA: At the request of Brother Wolf Animal Rescue (BWAR), the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) and the Humane Society of Charlotte (HSC) assisted with the emergency transport of 44 homeless dogs and cats from BWAR after the shelter was devastated by severe flooding due to […]
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Buncombe County Tropical Storm Helene updates, Friday, Oct. 4
Buncombe County Tropical Storm Helene updates: New call center, donation center & Town of Woodfin and Biltmore Forest updates
NCDAC foresees no further storm related transfers
Press release from NC Department of Public Safety: Today the NC Department of Adult Correction transferred 151 men from Craggy Correctional Center in Asheville to three other prisons, completing the movement of offenders from prisons in storm impacted areas of western North Carolina. NCDAC officials anticipate no additional transfers from storm-affected locations. This week, corrections […]
Commissioner Causey cautions public to be on the lookout for scammers and storm-related fraud
Press release from N.C. Department of Insurance: RALEIGH — As the Department of Insurance continues to respond to Hurricane Helene with other local, state and federal agencies, Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey is urging North Carolinians to protect themselves and their property from scammers and home repairs that could be fraudulent activity. “After any storm, especially one […]
YMCA of Western North Carolina resources update (Oct. 4)
Press release 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 […]
Ongoing updates on organizations providing free food, water in Western North Carolina (Oct. 4)
Various organizations are providing free food to Western North Carolina residents affected by Tropical Storm Helene. This list will be updated as new information comes in.
Haywood Co Tropical Storm Helene Update
From Haywood County: Distribution Sites Woodland Baptist Church, 545 Crabtree Rd, Waynesville Service: Supplies available Monday through Friday from 8AM to 6PM; donations accepted. Saturday from 9AM – 6PM. Sunday from 2PM – 6PM. Jonathan Valley Elementary School, 410 Hall Dr, Waynesville Service: Supplies available Monday through Friday from 8AM to 6PM; donations accepted. Bethel Elementary […]
Ongoing transportation updates for western North Carolina Friday, Oct. 4
From NCDOT: A “DO NOT DRIVE” message remains in place from the North Carolina Department of Transportation for most of Western North Carolina. Unless it is an emergency, please do not travel to the hardest hit communities. Cherokee, Graham and Swain counties ARE FULLY OPEN to people who can access them through safe routes. NCDOT […]
U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards on Tropical Storm Helene Recovery
From U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards: Western North Carolina has been the focus of many people over the past week. We’ve seen an outpouring of support and I know there are many more out there who are ready to assist, they just need to know how. That is why I have put together a page on […]
Reynolds Volunteer Fire Dept. & Reynolds Baptist Church opens food and water depot
Clean water, food, and critical home supplies open to the public daily from 9am to 4pm and hosted at Reynolds Baptist Church: 20 Rose Hill Rd. Asheville, NC 28803
Free furniture from Davis Home Furniture in Biltmore Village
From Keith Davis, owner of Davis Home Furniture in Biltmore Village: To all my friends in Asheville, I need your help. We had 2 feet of water in our furniture store, Davis Home furniture. All of the furniture has been touched by water, but millions of dollars worth of furniture is only water damaged and […]
Pardee Hospital Tropical Storm Helene update
UNC Health Pardee update: We are continually thankful for our community partners who have supported us as we work to bring care to our region. As always, Pardee Hospital and the emergency department remain open 24/7 for emergent medical care. The following locations will be open on Thursday, 10/3: Pardee Rx – Fleming Pardee […]
Asheville Police make arrest In overnight shooting
Asheville Police press release: Asheville Police arrested a woman following a shooting overnight in west Asheville that sent a man to Mission Hospital with life-threatening injuries. Asheville Police responded around 12:34 a.m. to Laurel Loop in west Asheville to investigate a report of a man with a gunshot wound to the head. Upon arrival, […]
Haywood County Tropical Storm Helene call center is open
From Haywood County: The Haywood County Emergency Call Center is officially open daily 8am – 5pm to assist residents affected by Hurricane Helene. If you have questions or need assistance related to the storm’s impact, please call the call center at 828-356-2020. Our dedicated team is here to provide information on recovery efforts, resource availability, […]
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce President Kit Cramer addresses Helene recovery
From Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce: Slowly but surely we are seeing signs of progress: more people get power, a cell tower goes up that provides connection, federal relief is beginning to be felt, as is the work of a wide variety of philanthropies. What has been more immediate is the kindness and care of […]
City of Hendersonville updates Thursday, Oct. 3
City of Hendersonville press release: The City Council will hold a Special Called Meeting on Thursday, October 3 at 5:45 p.m. on the 2nd floor of City Hall, 160 6th Avenue East. Visit the City of Hendersonville Facebook or YouTube Page to learn about Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. City buildings remain closed to the public […]
Pedestrian dies following Wednesday night hit And run
From Asheville Police: Asheville Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision in which a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Wednesday evening in west Asheville. APD officers responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at the Acton Circle and Monte Vista Road intersection around 7:33 p.m. on October 2nd. The […]
FEMA on damaged wells and septic systems
North Carolinians who lost access to water through a private well or damaged septic system as a result of Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA assistance
Biden-Harris administration provides more than $45 Million to Hurricane Helene Survivors
FEMA has already helped thousands of Hurricane Helene survivors jumpstart their recoveries
Buncombe County Tropical Storm Helene Response – Oct. 3 Update
Buncombe County issues an update on Tropical Storm Helene response
City of Asheville shares Tropical Storm Helene recovery resources
Asheville City Council member Maggie Ullman complies a list of recovery resources
