Press release from the City of Asheville:
City of Asheville begins water distribution at Asheville Middle School; Continues in Pack Square Park
Beginning at 12:00 p. m. today the City of Asheville is adding an additional water distribution location at Asheville Middle School (211 S. French Broad Ave, Asheville, NC 28801). The site will be open until dark or when the supply runs out. Cases of bottled water will be available for pick up. This location is designed for drive thru pick up in the first bus loop. One case per family is allowed per day.
Water distribution continues in Pack Square Park. Drinking water will be distributed from Pack Square Park (70 Court Plaza) beginning at 9 a.m. until dark or when the supply runs out. Each person will be provided 2 gallons of water per person, with a maximum of 5 gallons per family.
YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN CONTAINER, NONE WILL BE PROVIDED.
For the safety of everyone involved, traffic will be directed around the park and the distribution site will be walk-up only. Assistance will be available for those who cannot carry their water back to their cars. The community is encouraged to park in nearby parking decks and surface lots. Please do not park in roadways in order to avoid impeding on emergency response.
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