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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 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, […]
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, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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
FEMA has already helped thousands of Hurricane Helene survivors jumpstart their recoveries
Buncombe County issues an update on Tropical Storm Helene response
Henderson County remains in a state of emergency and the 8pm to 8am curfew is still in effect for the entire county
The City of Asheville, partnering with United Way, has opened a new donation drop-off site
Press release from Buncombe County: Power Outages 91,000 customers remain without power. Duke Energy expects the majority of what can be restored to be back online Friday. Two submerged substations in Swannanoa will take months to repair, Due to this, mobile substations will be arriving soon. Wi-Fi is now available at Enka Candler Public Library. Use […]
Press release from LEAF Global Arts: LEAF Global Arts and all of Western North Carolina are facing immeasurable losses and challenges in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Our region was hit with devastating floods, landslides, and downed trees, leading to loss of power, running water, roadways, and communication systems, as well as loss of vehicles, […]
Press release from UNC Health Pardee: Pardee is operating a medical shelter at Hendersonville High School to support those in the community with medically necessary devices. The shelter is available for individuals who need to recharge their medical devices. At this time, Pardee is not refilling oxygen tanks. The Mills River Fire Department and the Mountain Home […]
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 […]
Press release from Earth Fare: ASHEVILLE, NC (October 2, 2024) – In light of the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene on the Asheville community, Earth Fare has partnered with several of its vendors, including Inland Foods to provide several truckloads of frozen food to local citizens and organizations, free of charge. More than $500,000 worth […]
Press release from A-B Tech: Hello, this is John Gossett, President of A-B Tech. My prayers are with our employees, students and community. We have experienced a catastrophe unlike any other in WNC. I know you and your families are struggling and hurting, as am I, from the loss we have experienced. North Carolinians from […]
