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The City of Asheville, partnering with United Way, has opened a new donation drop-off site for individuals and groups wanting to help during this crisis.
As rescue and recovery efforts continue after Hurricane Helene, North Carolina election officials are working to ensure voters affected by the storm can still cast their ballot in the 2024 general election.
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction has evacuated more than 800 offenders from another two prisons in storm-stricken western North Carolina.
North and South 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.
Since Friday, Buncombe County has provided twice-daily updates on Hurricane Helene’s devastation. At the briefings, county officials clearly have taken the lead in disseminating information.
Search and rescue efforts continue in Western North Carolina amidst simultaneous coordinated efforts to restore critical infrastructure and bring much needed food, water and other necessities to communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.
“I’m grateful for the efforts and sacrifices of the emergency personnel and volunteers who have given their time and resources to help people in western North Carolina who need it,” said Governor Cooper.
As part of a coordinated response, the Department of Defense is deploying up to 1,000 active-duty soldiers to support the delivery of food, water, and other critical commodities to communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.
North Carolina homeowners and renters in 25 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
The outpouring of concern for Buncombe County and the entire region of Western North Carolina is overwhelming and we cannot express how grateful we are for everyone wanting to lend a hand or donate to relief efforts.
Buncombe County continues to distributing water. Please bring containers you can fill with water since officials only have potable water from tankers (potable water is drinking water).
