ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828NewsNow) — Governor Roy Cooper and FEMA will be in Buncombe County today to conduct an aerial assessment of the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. The flyover will focus on evaluating the most heavily impacted areas, including eastern Buncombe County, where flooding and storm damage have disrupted communities.
The visit comes as local and federal relief efforts ramp up in response to widespread flooding, road closures, and damage to homes and infrastructure. Both officials will meet with emergency management teams on the ground to discuss recovery efforts and resource distribution, including ongoing food and water deliveries.
Governor Cooper has emphasized the importance of swiftly restoring essential services and addressing the immediate needs of displaced residents. FEMA is working with state and local authorities to coordinate assistance and ensure that resources, including supplies of food and water, reach those affected.
Buncombe County remains one of 25 North Carolina counties significantly impacted by Hurricane Helene. Relief supplies are being staged at Asheville Regional Airport, which is serving as a central hub for distribution across the region.