In the midst of sadness, anger, and helplessness, we continue to show up.
Buncombe County’s Communications Center has been active since the very beginning of the storm, providing updates, lists of resources, and assisting those in need.
Buncombe County’s Register of Deeds created a Family Assistance Center that included 2,685 volunteers who conducted 15,982 wellness checks, delivered 10,000+ care supplies, and even flushed 4,413 toilets to help restore comfort.
City of Asheville Public Works crews worked 24 hours a day since Sept. 27. These crews cleared more than 1,300 trees out of the roadway, operated heavy equipment, assisted FEMA Urban Search and Rescue teams, cleared and arranged access throughout the city, removed silt and debris from roadways, assisted with water distribution, cleared landslides, and assisted with trash collection…