Tropical Storm Helene Updates and Information Resources

Friday, October 11, 2024

*The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities continues to focus on the Hurricane Helene disaster. The state is holding daily emergency management calls focused on the disability community. Use the number 211 for general help and to report a missing person.

Available shelters in Western NC are listed at ReadyNC.gov

Call the number 988 if you’re dealing with a personal crisis.

*Popular roads for fall foliage sightseeing including the Blue Ridge Parkway, Cataloochee Valley, US 276, and NC 215 are currently impassable or closed. Many secondary roads are blocked by mud, debris, or are washed out. Please check Drive NC dot Gov for regular updates on safe, clear routes.

 *A FREE Hot Meal is being provided today (Friday) by World Central Kitchen and Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ from 12 – 4pm, at the main entrance of the Tryon International Equestrian Center. Meals are to go for families in need.

 *Atrium Health’s Med-1 Mobile Hospital, located at the roundabout of the Tryon Equestrian Center, is FREE for anyone who needs medical care, access to prescriptions, and more. Open 24/7.

 *Henderson County Public Schools will reopen for students on Tuesday, Oct. 15^th.

 *Manna Foodbank continues distributing food supplies from the Asheville Farmers Market, 570 Brevard Road, from 11 until 5 today. They are located in the parking lot area, just past the Jesse Israel Nursery. Volunteers are also welcome to join their cause by emailing Volunteering at Manna Foodbank dot org for more information.

*(From Food Bank NC) Emergency food assistance stations are providing meals, nonperishable food, water, and basic necessities to local residents. Locations include…

• Ashe County – Westwood Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School
• Buncombe County – UNC-Asheville, Asheville Buncombe Tech Ferguson, WNC Ag. Center, Asheville-Buncombe Tech Conference Center, Biltmore Baptist Church, The Greens at Weaverville, Fletcher Nursing and Rehabilitation.
• Catawba County – Catawba Valley Community College
• Henderson County – First Baptist Church Hendersonville, Greens at Hendersonville
• Madison County – Madison County Cooperative Extension Service
• McDowell County – Nebo Crossing Church, Grace Community Church
• Mitchell County – First Baptist Spruce Pine
• Polk County – Polk County High School
• Watauga County – Cove Creek Volunteer Fire Department,            Zionville Volunteer Fire Dept, Foscoe Christian Church, Watauga EOC, Holmes Convocation Center, Meat Camp Road, The Town of Boone Police Dept. and First Baptist Church-Boone.

*For every ticket sold to the Highlands Food & Wine festival’s, Sunday, Nov. 10^th “Shot at Redemption” event - the festival will donate $125 to designated relief funds. Those organizations are Beloved Asheville, Equal Plates Project, Highland Emergency Council, Highlands Food Pantry, and the Southern Smoke Foundation. (Highlands, NC)

*A Disaster Recovery Center has now opened in Asheville to assist North Carolina survivors who experienced losses from Helene. The center is located at A.C. Reynolds High School, 1 Rocket Drive, Monday through Sunday from 8am until 7pm.  A chance to meet face-to-face with FEMA representatives and apply for assistance. Homeowners and renters in 27 North Carolina counties and tribal members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians can visit any open center without an appointment.

*Chef Jamie Hough and the Southeastern Rescue and Relief Outreach are teaming up with Beyond All Borders and Headlock on Hunger for meal distributions. This starts Monday, October 14th and goes through Monday October 21^st at the Swannanoa fire department, 510 Beach Tree Road. This includes hot breakfasts from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and a hot dinners, starting at 5:30 pm. Meal deliveries and other details are available at 828-242-2848.

 *The Polk County Courthouse is now open from 8am-6pm for FEMA assistance and additional resources.

*NEW:  Donations are still needed in the Asheville Area, especially blankets and jackets as colder weather is here overnight. Deliver donations can be made at

• 1298 Patton Ave., West Asheville   
• Arden Presbyterian Church, 2215 Hendersonville Road, Asheville   
• Harrah's Cherokee Center, 87 Haywood St., downtown (9-5 daily)   
• BeLoved, 32 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville   
• 6 Commerce Way, Arden  
• Pack Square Park: Drinking water distribution will happen from 1 p.m. until dark, or when the supply runs out

*(Also Buncombe County) Food and water distribution locations in Asheville now have non potable water, which can be used for flushing toilets. This is in addition to drinking and cooking water. The public will need to bring their own containers for non-potable water.

City of Asheville food and water distribution site locations:

• Pack Square Park, 70 Court Plaza 
• Asheville Middle School, 211 S. French Broad Ave.
• Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Road
• Lucy Herring Elementary, 98 Sulphur Springs Road
• Oakley Elementary School, 753 Fairview Road                                                           These sites also have printed and posted daily updates of important information and resources. 

*DRINKING WATER DISTRIBUTION – BUNCOMBE CO.

William W. Estes Elementary

Sand Hill Elementary (enter via Acton Circle)

North Windy Ridge Intermediate

Fairview Elementary….

Black Mountain Ingles Leicester Elementary Pack Square Park Asheville Middle School Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center Lucy Herring Elementary School Oakley Elementary School

*In response to the impacts of Hurricane Helene, the Transylvania Business Support Task Force has relaunched Transylvania Tomorrow - Small Business Emergency Relief Fund to support the small business community in Transylvania County. To donate or apply, it’s Brevard NC dot org and look for Transylvania Tomorrow.

*While various locations are in place across Western NC to meet with FEMA representatives face-to-face, they remind you that your fastest option, if possible, is doing so online. The site is DisasterAssistance.Gov.

 *Relief supplies are available at Black Mountain Presbyterian Church, 117 Montreat Road, Monday through Friday from 10 to 4 and Sunday afternoon, 1 to 4. Also, at The Railyard location, 141 Richardson Blvd, Black Mountain, two meals a day are served between 11 and 5 and supplies are available for pickup.

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Thursday, October 10, 2024

*The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities continues to focus on the Hurricane Helene disaster. The state is holding daily emergency management calls focused on the disability community. Use the number 211 for general help and to report a missing person.

Available shelters in Western NC are listed at ReadyNC.gov

Call the number 988 if you’re dealing with a personal crisis.

*Popular roads for fall foliage sightseeing including the Blue Ridge Parkway, Cataloochee Valley, US 276, and NC 215 are currently impassable or closed. Many secondary roads are blocked by mud, and debris, or are washed out. Please check DriveNC.gov for regular updates on safe, clear routes.

 *FREE Hot Meals are being provided by World Central Kitchen and Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ from 12 – 4pm through Friday, October 11^th near the Tryon International Equestrian Center’s main entrance. Providing hot meals to-go to families in need.

 *Atrium Health’s Med-1 Mobile Hospital, located at the roundabout of the Tryon Equestrian Center, is FREE for anyone who needs medical care, access to prescriptions, and more. Open 24/7.

 *Governor Roy Cooper is visiting Marshall to survey the damage and relief efforts there at 11:30 this morning, with a visit to Town Hall. At 3:45 pm, Cooper will be joined by EPA Administrator Michael Regan in Asheville to discuss ongoing federal support, the testing of drinking water, and more.

 *Black Mountain’s water service is expected to be connected today to the Asheville System for the purpose of starting repairs. However, officials warn that this is not Drinkable Water. Do Not Drink it – even if you boil the water! This water is meant for flushing toilets.

*Henderson County Public Schools will reopen for students on Tuesday, Oct. 15^th.

*Manna Foodbank continues distributing food supplies from the Asheville Farmers Market, 570 Brevard Road, from 11 until 5 today. They are located in the parking lot area, just past the Jesse Israel Nursery. Volunteers are also welcome to join their cause by emailing Volunteering at MannaFoodbank.org.

 *(From Food Bank NC) Emergency food assistance stations are providing meals, nonperishable food, water, and basic necessities to local residents. This includes…

• Ashe County – Westwood Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School
• Buncombe County – UNC-Asheville, Asheville Buncombe Tech Ferguson, WNC Ag. Center, Asheville-Buncombe Tech Conference Center, Biltmore Baptist Church, The Greens at Weaverville, Fletcher Nursing and Rehabilitation.
• Catawba County – Catawba Valley Community College
• Henderson County – First Baptist Church Hendersonville, Greens at Hendersonville
• Madison County – Madison County Cooperative Extension Service
• McDowell County – Nebo Crossing Church, Grace Community Church
• Mitchell County – First Baptist Spruce Pine
• Polk County – Polk County High School
• Watauga County – Cove Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Zionville Volunteer Fire Dept, Foscoe Christian Church, Watauga EOC, Holmes Convocation Center, Meat Camp Road, The Town of Boone Police Dept. and First Baptist Church-Boone.

Swannanoa:
Chef Jamie Hough and the southeastern rescue and relief outreach are teaming up with the local Beyond All Borders and Headlock On Hunger bringing in their meal distribution program beginning Monday, October 14 through Monday October 21st to Swannanoa Fire Department at 510 Beachtree Rd. They will be providing hot breakfasts from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and hot supper beginning at 5:30.pm. A meal will be given to everyone in the car. Examples of the meals they will be serving are for breakfast pancakes, French toast, sausage, and scrambled eggs. Examples of dinners being served will be smoked chicken thighs, green beans, yams, spaghetti, supper, meatloaf, and macaroni and cheese. Each night will be a different dinner. They can also deliver meals via ATVs to areas and individuals that cannot access their roads. For more information or if you will need meals delivered please call Beyond All Borders/Headlock On Hunger at 828-242-2848. If you are in need of meals being delivered, please include your message number of family members that are in the home, and the address. Again contact Beyond All Borders./headlock on hunger at 828-242-2848

SALUDA: Polk County Courthouse is now open 8AM-6PM for FEMA assistance and additional resources unless otherwise posted.

And.... Today, Thursday, October 10th, until 5:00 PM, FEMA representatives will be at the Polk County Library to help citizens register. The library is located at 1289 W. Mills St, Columbus, NC

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Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Highland Brewing Company has become a community distribution hub. The brewery is partnering with several organizations to aid relief efforts and ensure resources reach people in need.

The initial greatest need was for bottled water, then food, now sanitation. Today (Oct. 9) they have three 250-gallon totes that have been elevated and placed where people can fill containers of non-potable water in our parking lot. Tomorrow will be different.

• Beloved Asheville is storing essential supplies and coordinating volunteer drivers for delivery across the community 
• Wine to Water, an international disaster relief organization known for its expertise in water purification, is conducting training on water safety and establishing water systems at the site 
• North Carolina Highway Patrol is storing vital supplies to support their troopers actively engaged in relief operations 
• Flush AVL is storing totes of water 
• Curate is storing meat 
• Urban Orchard is storing cider 

Flush AVL is a grassroots initiative. This group is focused on sourcing and distributing crucial water totes throughout Asheville.

*Haywood County: (1) Their Emergency Call Center is open daily from 8 to 5 for questions and assistance at 828-356-2020.

(2) Monetary Donations, managed by the United Way, can be accessed at uwhaywood.org

(3) Distribution sights are listed at ReadyHaywood.com. By the way, today is the last day for distribution centers at Bethel Elementary and Jonathan Valley Elementary Schools, through 2 pm.

(4) Supplies for those in need continue daily at Waynesville Baptist, The Pavilion in Maggie Valley, New Covenant Church in Clyde, and The International Sports Complex, Canton.

*The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services continues supplying food, water, and baby formula to impacted areas in Western North Carolina. That includes over 30,000 gallons of water to Mitchell County and 25,000 to Yancey County.

*MONT-MOR-ENCI United Methodist Church in Candler is giving away water, personal items, pet food, and shelf-stable foods TODAY, beginning at 12 p.m. The church is located at 89 Old Candler Town Road.

 *The United States Postal Service has resumed service to many routes in Western North Carolina.

*Residents may return to Lake Lure and Chimney Rock today if they show proof of residency at designated checkpoints.

*FEMA locations in Rutherford County are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lake Lure Baptist Church, Ingles in Lake Lure, Hwy 64-74A, The Rutherford County Library, Spindale, and Hanes Branch Library, US-221A, Henrietta.

*Buncombe County’s community briefings will now be once a day, every day at 11 a.m. live on their Facebook page: facebook.com/BuncombeGov

*Non-potable water for flushing toilets is available at all BUNCOMBE County and City of Asheville distribution sites. Those are…

• William W. Estes Elementary
• Sand Hill Elementary
• North Windy Ridge Intermediate – Weaverville
• Fairview Elementary
• Ingles (Black Mountain)
• Cane Creek Middle –Fletcher
• Leicester Elementary
• Pack Square Park
• Asheville Middle School
• Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center
• Lucy Herring Elementary
• Oakley Elementary

*Volunteers are needed this Saturday in the Charlotte region to help pack meals and hygiene kits for the counties of Avery, Burke, McDowell, and Watauga. The organization No Child Hungry is leading the way, as meal packs and hygiene kits will be created at Carolina Place Parkway in Pineville from 9 am to 5 pm. Donations are also welcome in advance.

*Concert For The Carolinas takes place, Saturday, Oct. 26^th, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte with Billy Strings, Eric Church, Luke Combs, and James Taylor. All proceeds, including sponsorships, will be split between various charities, including Samaritan’s Purse and Second Harvest Food Bank. Tickets On Sale Thursday - 10 a.m. at https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2D00614399CF3348

*North Carolina Emergency Management and local officials caution the public about false Helene reports and misinformation being shared on social media. A fact versus rumor response webpage has been launched to provide factual information at NCDPS dot gov. FEMA also has a rumor response webpage .

The NC Arts Council has Emergency Grants available to Western NC artists that cover a variety of areas from loss of employment, loss of homes & studios, and pro bono legal services.
1.DUA - Disaster Unemployment Assistance
2. CERF & Craft Artists Emergency Relief Grants
3. MusiCares Disaster Grant Request
4. Pro Bono Legal Services
This is through the NC Arts Council and listed as NC Disaster Relief Resources for Artists & Arts Organizations: https://artsnc.org/arts-emergency-resources/

Residents in Western North Carolina who need animal assistance can contact the North Carolina Animals Hotline at 888-808-0810 or submit a request form at ASPCA.org/NCanimalhelp. The hotline is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week.

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Tuesday, October 8, 2024

From Isothermal Community College:
"Due to the continuing hardship our community is facing following Hurricane Helene, we are postponing the Paint the Campus Blue event on October 12. The Small Business Vendor Fair is also postponed. A rescheduled date has not been determined yet. We are also postponing the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Health and Sciences Center."

*Many Duke Energy customers are still without power. As of this morning, nearly 90% of customers in Madison County were still without electricity, along with 65% in Mitchell, 45% in Buncombe, 39% in Avery, 26% in Yancey and 13% in McDowell. A new substation is being brought into Madison County that will restore power to 1,000 customers. In Buncombe County, the majority of outages are in Black Mountain and Swannanoa.

*The North Carolina Board of Elections approved additional support and solutions to ensure voting accessibility in 13 counties in Western North Carolina deeply impacted by Helene. These counties will be able to change early voting locations by adding sites, or removing sites that are unusable as well as updating days and hours those locations are open.

*For residents near Chimney Rock Village, an emergency pass system is in place for essential personnel, including the fire department and village officials. No passes have been issued to residents. Through traffic is restricted in the Lake Lure Town Center. Residents may return home but must show proof of residency at designated checkpoints.

FEMA locations in Rutherford County are open from 9am to 6 pm at Lake Lure Baptist Church, Ingles in Lake Lure, Hwy 64-74A, The Rutherford County Library, Spindale and Hanes Branch Library, US-221A, Mooresboro

*Greenville County Schools will reopen on Wednesday with modified bus routes. More details at Greenville.k12.sc.us.

*Buncombe County’s community briefings will now be once a day, every day at 11 a.m. live on their Facebook page: facebook.com/BuncombeGov

*Non-potable water for flushing toilets is available at all BUNCOMBE County and City of Asheville distribution sites. Including…

· William W. Estes Elementary

· Sand Hill Elementary

· North Windy Ridge Intermediate – Weaverville

· Fairview Elementary

· Ingles (Black Mountain)

· Cane Creek Middle –Fletcher

· Leicester Elementary

· Pack Square Park

· Asheville Middle School

· Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center

· Lucy Herring Elementary

· Oakley Elementary

*(ASHEVILLE) Residents in the Food and Nutrition Service program can now use EBT cards to purchase hot meals. Additionally, Chick-fil-A is distributing sandwiches and water at the Swannanoa Ingles (US-70) from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., today through Friday while supplies last.

*Mobile cellular sites are available for the public at the following ASHEVILLE locations – The YMCA – 30 Woodfin St. / Grace United Methodist Church – 954 Tunnel Road / Asheville Middle School / and The Doctor Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center – 285 Livingston St. *Homeowners and renters in 25 North Carolina counties and tribal members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians can apply for federal assistance in several ways: Online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by using the FEMA App or by calling 800-621-3362 any day of the week.

*Volunteers are needed this Saturday in the Charlotte region to help pack meals and hygiene kits for the counties of Avery, Burke, McDowell, and Watauga. The organization No Child Hungry is leading the way, as meal packs and hygiene kits will be created at Carolina Place Parkway in Pineville from 9 am to 5 pm. Donations are also welcome in advance.

*Concert For The Carolinas takes place, Saturday, Oct. 26th, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte with Billy Strings, Eric Church, Luke Combs, and James Taylor. All proceeds, including sponsorships, will be split between Church’s ‘Chief Cares Foundation’, and charities chosen by Combs, such as Samaritan’s Purse and Second Harvest Food Bank.
Tickets go on sale Thursday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m.

In Haywood County, an emergency shelter is in place in Clyde at 235 Armory Drive. For on-going distribution locations in Haywood, visit ReadyHaywood.com.

North Carolina Emergency Management and local officials caution the public about false Helene reports and misinformation being shared on social media. A fact versus rumor response webpage has been launched for factual information at NCDPS.gov.

Small Business Resources:
· SBA Disaster Loans: Apply online at Hurricane Helene | U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov) or call (800) 659-2955.

· FEMA Assistance: Visit DisasterAssistance.gov or call (800) 621-3362.

· Disaster Unemployment Assistance: You may apply at https://www.des.nc.gov/ or via phone at (919) 629-3857.

NC-2024-08, IRS announces tax relief for victims of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina;         various deadlines postponed to May 1, 2025

mountainbizworks.org

https://ncdisaster.ces.ncsu.edu/2024/10/ncdacs-hay-assistance-portal/
This information was provided by the Small Business Center at Isothermal Community College
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Sunday, October 6, 2024

The Blue Ridge Parkway and the recreational areas in Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests remain closed until further notice.
The White House says the Federal government has provided Western NC the following as of Saturday:

• $26 million in housing and other types of assistance to more than 25,000 households in North Carolina.
  
• More than 5,400,000 meals and 6,300,000 liters of water.
  
• More than 1,200 urban search-and-rescue personnel, who had rescued or supported more than 3,200 survivors as of Saturday.
  

It also says 74% of power outages have been restored.
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency): 700 FEMA staff members on the ground. Over 14,000 applications have been approved by FEMA and over $12 million in disaster assistance has been dispersed to residents of Buncombe County specifically. FEMA teams will be at WNC Ag Center, AB Tech , and Black Mountain at 310 East State St. to help survivors to register for disaster assistance.
Free walk-in clinics for FEMA assistance is being provided by Pisgah Legal Services, 10am – 4pm in Asheville (62 Charlotte St) and Hendersonville (440 S. Church St). No appointments needed. Everyone welcome.Info, including what you need to bring, is here: https://www.pisgahlegal.org/fema
NC Travel: You cannot get from NC to TN via I-40 or I-26, until further notice. Essential travel only to and within Western NC. Updated info at: https://drivenc.gov 
Buncombe County/Asheville: There is still no timeline for when water will be restored. As of this weekend there are 160 public works employees all working 12-hour shifts to get the system up and running again.
The VA Hospital at 1100 Tunnel Road in Asheville is operating under both emergency generator and traditional power 24/7 for both emergencies and inpatient services.
It is able to do limited surgical internet on an emergency basis. Routine appointments have been canceled, but those with acute needs have been scheduled.
Veterans who need medications can come to the VA pharmacy or call 855-679-0074 and press 1.
The VA is accepting donations, call: 828-299-2514. Currently not accepting volunteers.
A small business assistance center is being set up at Asheville’s Chamber of Commerce and will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Town of Black Mountain is providing, food, water, and public restrooms. The locations are open daily and is as follows:
Food and Water

• Ingles 550 NC-9 Black Mountain, NC 9am - 7pm
  
• Ashley’s Kitchen and Bath 2950 US-70 Black Mountain, NC 9am -6pm
  

Health Services

• Ingles 550 NC-9 Black Mountain, NC 9am -7pm (Basic medical care and ability to fill prescriptions at Ingles Pharmacy)
  
• First Baptist Church 130 Montreat Rd Black Mountain, NC 9am - 6pm (Basic medical care and mental health support.)
  

Madison County residents can pick up supplies at the following locations.

• The Marshall Volunteer Fire Department is operating at A-B Tech's Marshall campus, located at 4646 U.S. 25-70 in Marshall. This location is also accepting donations.
  
• Walnut Volunteer Fire Department, located at 10025 U.S. 25-70 in Marshall.
  
• Big Pine Volunteer Fire Department, located at 7907 Big Pine Road in Marshall.
  
• Laurel Volunteer Fire Department, located at 4949 N.C. 212 Highway in Marshall. This location is also accepting donations.
  
• Ebbs Chapel Community Center, located at 281 Laurel Valley Road in Mars Hill.
  
• Mars Hill Fire Department, located at 56 N. Main St. in Mars Hill.
  
• Country Volunteer Fire Department, located at 486 Church Road in Hot Springs.
  
• Spring Creek Volunteer Fire Department, located at 13131 N.C. 209 Highway in Hot Springs.
  
• Hot Springs Volunteer Fire Department, located at 38 S. Andrews Ave. in Hot Springs.
  

Madison Co. Medical Services
The Mashburn office of the Hot Springs Health Program will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You do not need to be a patient to be seen by them. If you are out of important daily medication, please bring your empty container with dosage information, if possible, to Mashburn and they will work to help with refills.
The Hot Springs branch of the Hot Springs Health Program is open 9 am. to 4 p.m.

• Mars Hill Medical Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  
• The Madison County Health Department is open, including WIC services, during regular hours.
  
• Marshall Pharmacy and Gifts is open at 9 a.m. and can help with over-the-counter and prescription medicines. They can help with emergency and non-emergency prescriptions no matter where they were originally filled.
  

Madison Co. Welfare Checks
Resident welfare checks, contact Madison County Emergency Operations Center at 828-649-1955 or email e911@madisoncountync.gov.

Polk County:
Tryon Equestrian Center off of 74 (Pea Ridge Road exit) in Tryon NC remains a drive-thru emergency supply distribution center. Water, blankets, food, MRE, batteries, flashlights, clothes, diapers, baby formula and food, snacks, toys, medicine, medical supplies, hay, horse blankets, dog and cat food and a lot more arriving all the time. There is a fully staffed mobile hospital, with X-ray and doctors. They can fly folks out if need be.

Text NCSTRONG to 53555 or visit this link to donate.
You can also write a check to the Green River Foundation and mail to 4066 Pea Ridge Road, Mill Spring NC 28756 with "Hurricane Helene relief" in the memo. 100% of your donation will go to the relief efforts in Polk, Rutherford, Henderson and Buncombe Counties in North Carolina and Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The Polk County Community Foundation has also set up this fundraising site: https://polkcountycommunityfoundation.ddock.gives/

Saluda, NC:

• Church Service Episcopal 8:30, 9:30 &10:30; Baptist 9:30 school, 10:30 service; Methodist Church 11:00
  
• Free Yoga: McCreery Park with Dori Ray, every morning at 10:00 am 
  
• Free Hot Lunch: 12:30-4:00 PM FREE community meal (burgers, chips, and cookies), at the Truck Stop parking lot.
  
• City of Saluda Community Distribution Center (wide variety of relief supplies): Chestnut St. maintenance shed (across from Saluda Inn), 1:00 - 5:00 pm
  
• Food Staples + Non-Perishable Items Distribution: Saluda Pop-Up Pantry, at the Green River Adventures location (150 E Main St., across from Post Office), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm   
  
• Ice, Water, FEMA Supply Distribution: Tryon International Equestrian Center 10am-6pm
  
• Free Wi-Fi, 24/7: Downtown near Saluda Post Office provided by Looking Glass Realty
  
• Charge your devices and Free Work Space:AllenTate/Beverly Hanks andLooking Glass Realty
  
• Nightly Music Jams: Mewdlic’s (next to Wildflour Bakery) 6:00-8:00 pm, music is healing!
  

Local Resources:

• Concerns about Polk County Neighbors & Friends: Call 828-722-5025 (if busy, try 5026)
  
• Medical Attention: Saluda Family Medicine, Ozone Drive (across from BP gas station), 
  
• Free mobile hospital at Tryon Equestrian Center, including X-ray. Can fly people out. Fully staffed. Set up by North Carolina and Atrium Health.
  
• Medical house calls: Brandy - Registered Nurse: (864) 316-2025Health Assistance with prescriptions and free emergency home visits: Lisa Broyles, MD, email lbroyles@way2healthmd.com to get in touch.
  
• Health Assistance with prescriptions and free emergency home visits: Lisa Broyles, MD, email lbroyles@way2healthmd.com to get in touch.
  
• Hot Showers:
  
• Orchard Lake Campground - 460 Orchard Lake Rd, Saluda 
  
• Upward Christian Fellowship - 991 Upward Rd, Flat Rock
  
• Park Place RV Park - 503 S. Allen Rd, Flat Rock, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
  
• Non-Potable Water (for flushing toilets, etc.): Tank to fill containers at Don Mintz Office.  Also: Anthony LeBude (919) 414-7343 will help bring creek water to you if needed.
  
• Free Clothing: Saluda Thrifty Barn (behind McCreery Park), clothes are inside or call 906-630-0869. 
  
• Temporary Housing:
  
• water, bathrooms, and places to sleep
  
• Call 211 to request assistance for temporary housing 
  
• Mail is running as of Oct. 4th. If roads and mailboxes are accessible, mail is being delivered, but will take time to get caught up.
  
• Trash Pickup will occur on Monday, Oct. 6th.
  
• All Polk County Schools will be Reopening Wednesday October 9th (without potable water, but want to get children back in school)
  
• Road Statuses (may still need verification):
  
• 176 Towards Hendersonville OPEN
  
• 176 Towards Tryon CLOSED
  
• Fork Creek Switchbacks CLOSED
  
• Watershed CLOSED
  

Greenville/Spartanburg/Upstate, SC (courtesy of www.greenvilleonline.com)
All shelters have food, water, places to sleep and ability to charge devices.

• Hodge Center at USC Upstate — 365 Hodge Drive, Spartanburg (special needs medical shelter, overnight)
  
• Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium — 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg (general population, pet friendly, overnight)
  
• Glenwood Baptist Church — 325 Saco Lowell Rd., Easley (Pet friendly, overnight)
  
• Bon Secours Wellness Arena — 650 N. Academy St., Greenville (medical needs and caregivers - call 1-855-472-3432 to see if you qualify)
  
• Kirby Memorial Baptist Church — 110 Railroad Ave., Gaffney (Red Cross, overnight)
  
• Hillcrest High School — 3665 S. Industrial Dr., Simpsonville (Red Cross, overnight)
  
• First Baptist Church Laurens — 300 W. Main St., Laurens (Red Cross, overnight)
  
• Landrum First Baptist — 300 E. Rutherford St., Landrum (general population, overnight)
  
• Campobello First Baptist — 255 S. Main St., Campobello (general population, overnight)
  
• Miracle Hill Spartanburg Rescue Mission Severe Weather Shelter — 189 N Forest St, Spartanburg (homeless shelter, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.)
  
• Bethlehem Baptist Church — 797 Old Georgia Road, Moore (general population, overnight)
  

Places to get food in the Upstate:

• SCC Tyger River Campus (1875 E. Main St., Duncan) offers bottled water, ready-to-eat meals from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily.
  
• Starr Fire Department (7715 SC-81, Starr), Iva Town Hall (204 E. Jackson St, Iva), Honea Path Town Hall (204 S Main St, Honea Path), Belton EMS (14515 SC-20, Belton), Williamston Town Hall (12 W Main St, Williamston), Pendleton Town Hall (310 Greenville St, Pendleton), West Pelzer Chapman Park (38 Main St, Pelzer) have water for those on well water during their normal operating hours.
  
• Anderson School District 5 is serving free lunch to anyone under 18 years old from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. daily through Oct. 7 and 8 at Varennes Elementary School (1820 US-29 BUS, Anderson), Calhoun Academy of the Arts (1520 E Calhoun St, Anderson), Centerville Elementary (1529 Whitehall Road, Anderson), North Point Elementary (3325 N Hwy 81, Anderson), Whitehall Elementary (702 Whitehall Rd, Anderson), and Robert Anderson Middle School (2302 Dobbins Bridge Rd, Anderson).
  
• McAlister Square (35 E Antrim Dr, Greenville) offering water, MREs from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  
• Slater-Marietta Fire Department (1030 Bates Crossing Rd, Travelers Rest) offering water, MREs from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  
• Canebrake Fire Department (1810 Fairview Rd, Fountain Inn) offering water, MREs from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  
• Dr. T.K. Gregg Community Center (650 Howard St., Spartanburg) offering water Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Bring your own bottles.
  
• C.C. Woodson Community Center (210 Bomar Ave., Spartanburg) offering water Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Bring your own bottles.
  

Places to get a shower in the Upstate:

• Planet Fitness (580 W Marion Rd, Greenville). Open 24 hours, bring your ID, towel and toiletries.
  
• C.C. Woodson Community Center (210 Bomar Ave., Spartanburg) from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Bring your own towel, toiletries.
  
• Dr. T.K. Gregg Community Center (650 Howard St., Spartanburg) from from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Bring your own towel, toiletries.
  

Places to charge your phone in the Upstate:

• Greer City Park (301 E Poinsett St, Greer) outdoor outlets on the promenade.
  
• Spartanburg County Public Libraries - Downtown Headquarters (151 S. Church St., Spartanburg) , Boiling Springs (871 Double Bridge Rd., Boiling Springs), and Middle Tyger (170 Groce Rd., Lyman) from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Sunday, Oct. 6. They all have WiFi.
  
• Hughes Main (25 Heritage Green Pl, Greenville) and Five Forks (104 Sunnydale Dr, Simpsonville) Greenville County Library branches from 2-6 p.m. Oct. 6. They have WiFi. 
  
• Anderson Main (300 N. McDuffie St., Anderson) Anderson County Library branch, from 2-6 p.m. Sunday. They all have WiFi.
  
• Dr. T.K. Gregg Community Center (650 Howard St., Spartanburg) from from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
  
• C.C. Woodson Community Center (210 Bomar Ave., Spartanburg) from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
  

Places to do laundry in the Upstate:

• Tan Coin Laundry (1061 Fernwood Glendale Rd, Spartanburg) from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
  
• Sudz Coin Laundry (1203 Springfield Rd, Boiling Springs) open 24 hours.
  
• Robin's Laundry (902 South B Street, Easley) open 7:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. daily.
  
• Oasis Laundromat (123 Whitehall Rd, Anderson) open 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, 6 a.m. -9 p.m. Friday-Sunday.
  

Places to help out in the Upstate!:
Greenville Humane Society is in need of monetary donations after taking in dozens of pets from Asheville Humane Society. Donations can be made online or by mail with checks made payable to Greenville Humane Society and mailed to 305 Airport Road, Greenville, SC 29607.
United Way of Anderson County has set up an online donation fund.
United Way of the Piedmont has set up an online donation fund.
United Way of Greenville County has started a relief fund for those affected by the hurricane to help individuals and families struggling to access necessities. Donations can be made online at unitedwaygc.org or by mail to United Way of Greenville County, 105 Edinburgh Court, Greenville, SC 29607 made payable to UWGC Community Relief Fund.
Spartanburg County Foundation has set up a Spartanburg County Relief Fund that can be donated to online at bit.ly/SPCFRelief or by mail or in-person at 424 E. Kennedy St., Spartanburg, SC 29302 with checks made payable to Spartanburg County Disaster Relief Fund.
Spartanburg Humane Society: President and CEO Angel Cox said Sunday that the shelter has partial power and hopes to have full power restored soon and hope to resume adoption services soon. However, they are low on supplies.
Spartanburg Humane Society needs cat food, dog food, cat litter, and newspapers. Supplies can be delivered to 150 Dexter Rd. in Spartanburg.
East Tennessee:
The Bristol Motor Speedway is now the Northeast Tennessee disaster relief center. (423) 830-2696, https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566512169419
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Friday, October 4, 2024

*North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper and FEMA Director Deanne Criswell will be in Haywood County today at 12: 30 PM, including a stop at the Haywood County Sheriff's Office. That will include an assessment of the damages in Canton. (KILL after 1pm)

 *Duke Energy will continue to communicate with customers via email, text, and outbound calls about their estimated time of restoration. Many customers will receive power by 11:45 tonight. However, restoration could take until this Sunday for others. There are still 355,000 customers in Western NC and Upstate SC without power.

*Haywood County Distribution and/or Donation Sites are - Woodland Baptist Church, Waynesville, 8 to 6 today / Saturday 9 to 6 / Sunday 2 to 6

Jonathan Valley Elementary School, Waynesville, Monday through Friday from 8AM to 6PM and ALSO accepting donations

Bethel Elementary School, Canton – Monday thru Friday, 9 to 6

The Maggie Valley Pavilion, Monday thru Friday, 9 to 6

The Emergency Shelter in Clyde

*Manna Foodbank is accepting donations, such as water, food, baby items (diapers and baby formula are very important), and more. This is at the Asheville Farmers Market, Brevard Road. Donation only times are 8 to noon and Distributing times are 1 until 4 pm.

 
*The United Way of Haywood County is managing all monetary donations to support recovery efforts. The best way to help is online at UW Haywood dot org.

*Donations can be made to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund at NC dot Gov slash Donate.

*Over this past week if you have been unable to reach a loved and consider them missing, you can request assistance at NC 211 or 1-888-892-1162

*The Tryon International Equestrian Center continues as a Recovery Center, 10 am to 6 pm, through this Sunday, Oct. 6^th. Free donation supplies are available for individuals, families, pets and livestock. Donations remain crucial as well. Showers are available on the property – bring your own towels. Volunteers to support these efforts are also welcome.

*North Wilkesboro Speedway is acting as a Distribution Hub, from 10 am until 2 pm TODAY (Oct. 4). Families in need are encouraged to visit for things like water, non-perishable food, cleaning supplies, baby items, hygiene items and more. Any left- over items will be taking to groups in the High Country.

*Buncombe County’s Mills River Water Plant started producing 3.5 million gallons yesterday – more than 1 million gallons than it usually does. City staff are cautiously optimistic they can increase that to 5 million today. Those in South Asheville should keep the running water they have and BOIL all water before use.

*Asheville’s Jewish Community Center at 236 Charlotte St. will allow residents to fill containers with water from the center’s pool today. This water can be used to flush toilets.

*Chimney Rock has set up an official donation site through Give End Go dot com

*The Blood Connection will conduct an important blood drive at Smith’s Drugs on East Main Street in Forest City, Saturday (Oct. 5) from 9 am until 2 pm.

*Free lunch is being provided for those in need in Upper Cleveland County today at Fallston Elementary School, located of Hwy. 18 North in Fallston, from 11:30 until 1.

*The Town of Lake Lure and Christian Aid Ministry’s Rapid Response Team provides an on-going LAKE LURE RESOURCE CENTER, including FOOD, SHOWERS, RESTROOMS, MOBILE HEALTH, A TOOL TRAILER, A CHARGING STATION, and WIFI. This is located at Ingles on Highway 9 in Lake Lure with meals daily from 11:30 to 1:30 and 4:30 to 6:30. There’s also a shower trailer and restrooms. Blue Ridge Health has a Mobile Health Van, at least today (Friday).

UPSTATE SOUTH CAROLINA – FRIDAY, OCT. 4TH

• Spartanburg Community College - Tyger River Campus, Duncan, offers bottled water and ready-to-eat meals from 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. daily.
• Littlejohn Coliseum – Clemson University – is open today through 4 p.m. to provide free food, drinks, and ice.
• Spartanburg School District Six will be offering to-go meals for students from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. TODAY (Oct. 4) at Fairforest Elementary School / Arcadia Elementary / Woodland Heights Elementary / and West View Elementary
• The Walhalla Depot - College St., Walhalla - offers a meal at 1 p.m. TODAY and light snacks through 4 p.m.

*The United Way of Greenville County is collecting donations to aid the community. Donations can be dropped off at the United Way offices at 105 Edinburgh Court, Greenville.

*The YMCA of Greenville County is partnering with United Way and Live-Well Greenville to collect supplies for those impacted by Hurricane Helene. Donations can be dropped off at any open YMCA branch in Greenville through Oct. 9th.

*The Enka Youth Sports Organization, owner and operator of the Bob Lewis Ballpark, will distribute free hot sandwiches at our upper fields complex in Candler, on

Sunday, Oct. 6, from 12 noon until 5 p.m., or while supplies last.

Transylvania County

BMS: County Resources available:
Transylvania County's Disaster Resources:
https://www.transylvaniacounty.org/disaster-resources

Meal sites:
https://transylvaniahealth.org/meal-sites/

Other resources:
https://transylvaniahealth.org/disaster-response-resources/

McDowell County

In McDowell County supplies can be taken to the Universal Advanced Manufacturing Center at 634 College Dr. Marion, NC 28752 from 8am-6pm. Most critical need: bottled water, diapers/wipes, non-parishables, towels. Those interested in volunteering in McDowell County can call 828-559-9731 to see how to help.

Polk County
Essential Needs Distribution:

The following drive-through locations will be open to distribute water and basic food. Distribution will be on a first-come, first-served basis and will continue on a day-to-day basis per availability and need.

Distribution Locations and Hours October 2nd Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tryon Equestrian

25 International Blvd, Mill Spring, NC

Columbus Town Hall

95 Walker St, Columbus, NC

Saluda Elementary Bus Parking Lot

214 E Main St, Saluda, NC

Tryon Town Hall

301 N Trade St, Tryon, NC

Sunny View Elementary

86 Sunny View School Rd.

Mill Spring, NC 28756

Maximizing the Impact of Donations and Volunteer Efforts

To ensure that all donations and volunteer support are used effectively, we kindly request that you coordinate through NCVOAD.org or nc.gov/donate. This will help us manage resources properly and maintain a safe, efficient response. Please help spread the word: Unsolicited donations cannot be accepted due to logistical challenges and safety concerns. Your cooperation allows us to focus on what matters most-assisting those in need.

Meals on Wheels

We are dedicated to ensuring that all clients registered for Meals on Wheels in Polk County receive not only meals but also physical contact during each delivery. Our priority is to provide consistent support, care, and essential nutrition to every client.

Laundry

Laundry services will be available at Polk County High School on Thursday, October 3rd, from 1 PM to 5 PM.

Landfill

Open Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM / Saturday 8 am - 4:00 pm

Residential Trash - $10.00 Service Fee Waived October 1st through October 8th

For emergency needs - 911

Welfare Checks / Non-Emergency - 828-722-5025 or 828-722-5026

Informational Hotline - 828-722-5086
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Thursday, October 3rd
*The Haywood County Emergency Call Center is open daily, 8 to 5, to assist residents affected by Hurricane Helene. If you have questions or need assistance related to the storm's impact, call the call center at 828-356-2020. Up to date info online at readyhaywood.com.

*North Wilkesboro Speedway is a Distribution Hub, Friday, Oct. 4^th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Both local and High Country individuals and families in need are encouraged to come by the speedway for water, non-perishable foods, cleaning supplies, baby items, hygiene items, and more.

*Crestview Baptist Church, Pisgah Drive in Canton, is operating a food truck that serves meals twice a day at 12 noon and 5 pm to anyone in need. 

*The Red Cross is distributing supplies at the Rec Center in Brevard. The center is also the emergency shelter for town with beds – food – power – wifi – and water.

*From Asheville- The Mule, 131 Sweeten Creek Road, is distributing water and supplies to the community. Volunteers are needed at The Mule to help unload and organize supplies to be handed out for free. Vehicles are also being loaded up, so supplies can go out to those who can’t leave their homes. 

*In McDowell County supplies can be taken to the Universal Advanced Manufacturing Center, 634 College Drive in Marion, from 8am-6pm. Needed the most are bottled water, diapers and wipes, non-perishable food items, and towels. Volunteers are also needed.

*Jackson County Public Schools will serve meals again on Friday, Oct. 4th at Blue Ridge School, Smoky Mountain Elementary and Smoky Mountain High School, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.

*All North Carolina state parks - west of Interstate 77 - are closed through at least Oct. 31^st.

*Old Rock School (Valdese) is a small drop off site for donations to the Western NC recovery effort. Items will be delivered with the help of local churches to areas to those in need. Donations will be accepted again on Friday from 8am-12pm.
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Wednesday, October 2nd

Some Lowe's locations in Boone, BAnner Elk, West Jefferson, and Morganton are providing free clean-up supplies, including 200 buckets at each store while available.

UNC-ASHEVILLE has suspended classes through at least Wednesday, otober 9th. There is no power, electricity or internet at this time.

Black Mountain's water and sewer system remains down and a restoration time is unknown, town leaders said in a press release Tuesday.

Jackson County Public Schools announced that there will be no school for students on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday of this week, and teachers have an optional workday.

*A new shelter is open in Buncombe County located at 1815 Hendersonville Road in Asheville. The shelter, operated by Novant Health and the local Red Cross, will provide power, water, food, and a place to sleep.

*HAYWOOD — Centers will be open at Jonathan Valley Elementary in Waynesville and Bethel Elementary in Canton, TODAY until 6 p.m. These centers will have nonperishable food, some hot meals, and water.

*Water tankers are available at Jukebox Junction, Pigeon Road in Canton. Medical teams are also on hand. That ends at 6 today (10/2)

 *Mellow Mushroom in downtown Asheville will be serving food from noon to 4 p.m. today and will be giving away free pizzas.

*Jackson County Public Schools continues serving meals today and will do so through Friday. Meals are served from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Blue Ridge School, Smokey Mountain Elementary and Smoky Mountain High School.

*As of this morning, The NC Dept. of Transportation (NCDOT) message reads as follows:

DANGEROUS CONDITIONS IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA
There are shortages of water, food, gas, power and communications in western NC.
Access is limited to local and hurricane response traffic.
You cannot get from North Carolina to TN via I-40 or I-26.
There may be closed roads not listed on DriveNC.gov as many areas are not able to report at this time.
People evacuating the Asheville area can use I-40 east or I-26 east.
Access to TN and SC from NC

*To report a missing person or request non-emergency support, please call 211 from NC or 1-888-892-1162 if calling from out-of-state.

*If you feel like you can no longer manage in your own home due to circumstances, a list of shelters across Western NC are available at ReadyNC.gov.

*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. There are several ways to apply: Online at disasterassistance.gov, on the FEMA App or call 800-621-3362 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

*To donate to relief efforts

• Donations can be made to the North Carolina Disaster
  Relief Fund at NC.gov/donate These donations will go to nonprofits working to meet the immediate needs of storm victims suc as food and water, cleaning supplies, and other emergency supplies. All donations will go towards disaster relief and will be distributed by The United Way of North Carolina.
• American Red Cross: redcross.org
• The Salvation Army: https://disaster.salvationarmyusa.org/
• United Way: https://support.unitedway.org/page/Helene
• World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/
• Humane Society Disaster Relief: https://www.humanesociety.org/

The United Way of Haywood County is managing all monetary donations to support recovery efforts following the storm. Visit online at UWHaywood.org. By Mail: send checks to PO BOX 1139, Waynesville, NC 28786. Please add "Tropical Storm Helene Relief" in the memo line.

The North Carolina Community College System has launched the Hurricane Helene Community College Response and Recovery Fund.

This statewide fund aims to support both the affected colleges and their surrounding communities as they face widespread damage and disruptions. Donations to the fund will provide critical assistance for recovery efforts in the storm’s aftermath, including restoring services and resources essential to students, faculty, and staff.

Water and Supply Distribution Sites:

Buncombe County
Buncombe County began distributing water on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Please bring containers you can fill with water since we only have potable water from tankers (potable water is drinking water).

They are beginning to distribute food at these four locations as it becomes available. To start, these are mostly MREs (ready-to-eat meals).

• William W. Estes Elementary School - 275 Overlook Road, Asheville
• Sand Hill Elementary - 154 Sand Hill School Road, Asheville (Please enter via Acton Circle)
• North Windy Ridge Intermediate School - 20 Doan Road, Weaverville
• Fairview Elementary School - 1355 Charlotte Highway, Fairview

They know that many in our community cannot reach the distribution sites, and they are developing a mobile distribution plan to reach those in need. Those plans will be announced as soon as possible.

The County anticipates continuing these distribution efforts in the coming days, with expanded hours and available supplies as they become available.

Assistance is also available from the City of Asheville at Pack Square Park. Drinking water will be distributed beginning at 1 p.m. until dark or when the supply runs out. Each person will be provided 1 gallon of water per person, with a maximum of 5 gallons per family. Each person who accesses the water distribution at Pack Square must bring their own container. For the safety of everyone involved, traffic will be directed around the park and the distribution site will be walk-up only.
Detailed updates are available at: https://www.buncombecounty.org/countycenter/news-detail.aspx?id=21756

Monte Vista Hotel (Food and WiFi): 310 West State Street, Black Mountain

Bears Smokehouse: 135 Cox Ave., Asheville

Henderson County Locations

• Etowah Elementary
• Rugby Middle School
• East Henderson High
• North Henderson High
• Mills River Town Hall
• Fletcher Town Hall. Each family unit will be provided supplies for one day's meal and water as it is available. Individuals are asked to enter the drive-through resource hubs and remain in their cars unless instructed otherwise.

IN THE BOONE REGION
Those in need can contact Samaritan’s Purse, who can assist with volunteers who can provide such services as removing mud from homes, clearing trees and debris, and placing tarps over damaged roofs. Their assistance number is 833-747-1234.

Saluda NC Area
● Mountain True - At the Apple Mill - 1345 Ozone Drive, Saluda, NC 28773: Drive-Thru
Distributing Supplies 9Am-5PM (Plenty of supplies. Please come get it!)
● Saluda Family Medicine is open - Lisa Reece - (484) 356-6469
● Free wifi and printing @ Saluda Post Office, The Spot, GRA, and Looking Glass Realty
● Charge your devices at Looking Glass Realty and in front of the Post Office building
● Hot Showers @ The Orchard Inn - 100 Orchard Inn Lane #9706, Saluda, NC 28773
● Cases of Water from City of Saluda - Utility Building across from Saluda Inn and next to Dog Park on Chestnut Street - Take Greenville Street up half a mile, turn right on
Chestnut and right into Utility Building Parking Lot
● Water for Toilets is available at Don Mintz bring containers to fill, and they are having generators coming in as well
● Anthony LeBude (Water to fill bathtubs for toilet flushing) - (919) 414-7344
● Daniel Pace - Tree Cutting - (828) 808-3737
● Saul Cobian - Landscaping - Home - (828) 808-7671 Cell - (828) 808-3149

If you have Starlink that you can temporarily loan to the City of Saluda, please reach out to the city or contact Amy Wood at (828) 713-2227.

If you know someone who is cut off and needs assistance, please contact Erica Shanks at (704) 361-4827, or visit MountainTrue office at 1347 Ozone Drive if cell service is unavailable.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):

• Individual and Household Assistance Program, provides funding for temporary housing, home repairs, and replacement of essential items for private residents. Apply online at https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ or by phone by calling 1-800-621-3362.
• Public Assistance Program, reimburses governmental and non-profit organizations for emergency and recovery expenses, including debris removal, infrastructure repair, and building or equipment repair/replacement. Eligible entities can submit Requests for Public Assistance in FEMA’s Grant Portal at https://grantee.fema.gov/