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1 year ago
Mules are being used to deliver supplies in rural Buncombe County, North Carolina

Mountain Mule Packers Ranch and Cajun Navy 16 partner to deliver much needed supplies to those stranded by Hurricane Helene.

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1 year ago
Some pharmacies open: Here’s where to get prescriptions refilled

In the mad scramble to get food, water and gas, many people are also searching for a place to get their prescription medicines.

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1 year ago
Shipping food stuffs, etc. to Asheville iffy right now

Shipping operations have been temporarily suspended to Buncombe County because of the lack of safe roads.

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1 year ago
Black Mountain Update: water, sewer systems still down, power restored to downtown

While power has been restored to parts of downtown Black Mountain, the majority of the town remains without electricity. Emergency services continue working on water restoration and aiding residents affected by the catastrophic damage. Daily community meetings provide critical updates.

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1 year ago
PHOTOS | Governor Cooper and FEMA Assess Hurricane Helene’s Damage in Western North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper, alongside FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and state officials, visited Western North Carolina today to assess the damage from Hurricane Helene

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1 year ago
President Biden and Vice President Harris address nation on federal response to Hurricane Helene

Both President Biden and Vice President Harris addresses the nation about the response to Hurricane Helene in the Southeastern US.

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1 year ago
Crews search for survivors days after Helene’s deluge

Searchers fanned out across the region, using helicopters to get past washed-out bridges and hiking through wilderness to reach isolated homes

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1 year ago
Health officials offer tips for safe water usage amid flooding

Access to safe and potable water is a critical issue in Western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene

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1 year ago
I-40 reopens in McDowell County

Individuals evacuating the Asheville area can use I-40 East or I-26 East.

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1 year ago
Distribution Sites and Helene Resources

Information & Resource Updates from North Carolina Department of Public Safety Shelters County Information […]