Henderson County updates: Resource hubs, curfews and restrictions

Bat Cave area is now restricted to essential personnel and residents only

By Dee Pridgen October 8, 2024 9:31 am

Associated Press(AP Photo/Brittany Peterson)David Mayben salvages a guitar from the home of a family member who passed away in flooding, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 in Hendersonville, N.C., in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. (AP Photo/Brittany Peterson)

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Henderson County remains in a State of Emergency and the curfew has been amended to 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Resource Hubs

Henderson County will open two Resource Hub locations for water distribution and other supplies from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 8.

Etowah Elementary, 320 Etowah School Road Etowah, NC 28729
Mills River Town Hall, 124 Town Center Drive. Mills River, NC 28759

Each family unit will be provided supplies for one day’s meal and water as they are available. Individuals are asked to enter the drive-through Resource Hubs and remain in their cars unless instructed otherwise by volunteers, to ensure an efficient process.

For the Resource Hubs to function smoothly, efficiently and safely. We ask for the public’s patience while waiting for their supplies.

In addition, two local churches will provide community distribution lines this week.

Ebeneezer Baptist Church, 2557 Chimney Rock Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday
First Baptist Church, Hendersonville 312 5th Ave West. Hendersonville, NC, 28739, Noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Bat Cave area

The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office said access to the Bat Cave area is now restricted to essential personnel and residents only. Please note that the footbridge will be removed Tuesday morning, Oct. 8, to allow the Department of Transportation to begin road repairs. As a result, there will be no access to Bat Cave from Highway 64E during this time.

Debris burn notice

Burning debris is not the safest method to clear properties under current conditions. Officials want to reduce the risk of accidental fires while emergency responders continue to flood-related work.

Henderson County will provide free curbside storm debris pickup for all county residents on NCDOT, municipal and private roads. All storm debris that is pushed to the right of way of a property will be picked up for free.

Residents are strongly encouraged to use the free curbside service provided by the county to reduce the risk of accidental fires.

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