We hope that you and your families are safe and doing as well as you can under these difficult circumstances. You are in our thoughts and prayers as our community begins to work through this long and painful recovery.
We were fortunate that the museum was not damaged, but due to the devastation from the storm, all hikes, programs, and other museum events are postponed until further notice. For anyone that is signed up for an upcoming event we will contact you to confirm the event status as we get closer to the scheduled date. If you do not hear from us, please assume that the event has been postponed. Once our internet and other services are back online, we will contact you regarding your options for postponed or cancelled events.
If you are looking for help and information, there are daily meetings at 3:00 pm, M-F, at the Town Square in Black Mountain (in front of the Fire Department). Town officials and emergency personnel will be on hand to provide updates. The meetings are also broadcasted on Blue Ridge NPR and the Town of Black Mountain Facebook page. NPR. Blue Ridge NPR is doing a good job of providing updates throughout the county and has some of the most up-to-date information. There is also an information center at the Black Mountain Visitor Center.
Below are some other resources in the area for food, water, pet needs, and medical assistance. These are not meant to be comprehensive and things are changing daily.
Food/Water Distribution:
Ingles Black Mountain – Food, Water, Cat & Dog Food, Showers, and Bathrooms.
Visitor Center Black Mountain – Food, Water, Information.
Monte Vista – Hot meals throughout the day.
Silverados – Food, Water, Baby Supplies.
Pisgah Brewing – Water (Potable and Non-potable).
Grovemont Park – Food, Water, Charging Station, Hot Meals From 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
Swannanoa First Baptist Church – Food, Water.
Medical Assistance:
Grovemont Park – Medical help for minor issues and counseling services.
Swannanoa First Baptist Church– Medical Help for Minor Issues.
Pets:
Grovemont Park– Dog Food, Cat Food, Cat Litter, Veterinary Help.
Swannanoa First Baptist Church – Dog Food, Cat Food, Cat Litter, Veterinary Help.
Gas:
Shell on Hwy 9 – Black Mountain – Cash and Card
BP on Hwy 9 – Black Mountain – Cash Only
Ingles on Hwy 9 – Black Mountain– Cash and Card
Shell Station – Swannanoa – Cash Only
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