As we continue recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene, here are key updates for our community.
News Bulletins
N.C. elections director gives election updates Tuesday, Oct. 1
News release from the N.C Board of Elections: Prepared remarks from Karen Brinson Bell, N.C. Board of Elections delivered Tuesday, Oct. 1: We are taking this situation one step at a time, and this will be an ongoing process between now and Election Day. We do not have all the answers at this time, but […]
City of Asheville Helene recovery update for Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m.
Beginning at 12:00 p.m. today the City of Asheville added an additional water distribution location at Asheville Middle School (211 S. French Broad Ave, Asheville, NC 28801).
Emergency and Disaster Response Fund taking donations for hurricane relief
News release from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC), Dogwood Health Trust and WNC Bridge Foundation are working to mount a coordinated response to the crisis caused by Hurricane Helene. CFWNC has activated its Emergency and Disaster Response Fund to accept and disburse funds supporting a […]
Hurricane Helene update: UNCA remains closed
News release from UNC Asheville: Since Friday, September 27, UNC Asheville has cared for all students who remained on campus during Tropical Storm Helene. Students have received food and access to potable drinking water. In advance of the storm, UNC Asheville prepared for the emergency by bringing in non-perishable food items, bottled water, and portable […]
HUD offers aid to North Carolina disaster victims
News release from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the State of North Carolina and ordered federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Helene beginning […]
Two WNC correctional facilities evacuated
News release from the N.C. Department of Adult Correction: The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction today evacuated approximately 400 offenders from Western Correctional Center for Women in Swannanoa and the Black Mountain Substance Abuse Treatment Center for Women in Black Mountain. NCDAC made the evacuation decision based on the expected long timeframe for water and power […]
Buncombe County I-40 East Reopens, water and food distribution sites updates
Overnight I-40 East out of Buncombe County to McDowell County reopened. Check real-time road conditions via DriveNC.gov before traveling.
Jackson County volunteer sign-up
Press release from Jackson County: Hurricane Helene Volunteer Press Release
Jackson County welcomes donations
Press release from Jackson County: Jackson County officials are now welcoming donations to support local relief efforts. Jackson County Emergency Management Director Todd Dillard advises, “For those who would like to contribute, please consider donating to our local non-profit organizations, as the Jackson County Government cannot accept monetary donations directly.” The most needed items include: […]
Henderson County opens six resource hubs
Press release from Henderson County: Henderson County is mobilizing six Resource Hub locations today 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 […]
Tuesday, Oct. 1: City of Asheville is adding an additional water distribution location at Asheville Middle School
Drinking water will be distributed today at Pack Square Park (70 Court Plaza) beginning at 9 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. or when the supply runs out.
UNC Health updates about available emergency prescriptions and cancer care services
We are glad to report that Pardee Rx at 1027 Fleming St. in Hendersonville will be open to fill emergency prescriptions for community members.