The full picture of devastation is emerging from Hurricane Helene’s disastrous path through Western North Carolina.
To assist the public in looking for ways to contribute, volunteer, or donate, BPR has compiled the list of resources below.
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- 🚨 ASHEVILLE: Water distribution is now available at Pack Square Park.
- Nearly 100,000 Asheville residents may not have access to water for weeks, according to a press release shared by the city on Sunday afternoon.
- 🚨ATTENTION📷If you live in: Buncombe, Transylvania, Henderson, Haywood, Jackson, Mitchell, Yancey or Burke counties. There is a LOT of information that we have compiled for you. Most of your Helene questions are probably answered here:
- 🚨 NEW UPDATE: 4 additional Buncombe County water distribution sites announced
- 🧵 THREAD: Water is slowly making its way into Asheville from the North Fork reservoir. Here are 4 things you should know.
- Asheville: Drinking water will be distributed today at Pack Square Park (70 Court Plaza) beginning at 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. or when the supply runs out. Each person will be provided 2 gallons of water per person, with a maximum of 5 gallons per family. Bring containers.
- BREAKING: Asheville taps are clear to drink; boil water notice lifted
- The aurora borealis above the desolation of Foundy Street in Asheville last night, photographed by Tim Reaves. fineartamerica.com/profiles/1-tim…
- Need food, water and Wi-Fi? Here is our master list for Buncombe, Henderson, Transylvania and Haywood Counties. This list will be updated.
- 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
- After the deluge, the lies: Misinformation and hoaxes about Helene cloud the recovery
- BPR Briefing: Here's what you need to know from Sunday, September 29. If you missed today's 4 p.m. Buncombe County press briefing, we'll be airing that again overnight on BPR News and BPR Classic in English and Spanish.
- There will be job opportunities with debris cleanup. Responsibilities: Ensure debris loads properly contained. Monitor contractor safety. Report damage as a result of debris removal debrisjobs.com Will be a hiring fare. Oct. 7-8; 9a-4p at 85 Mountain Road in Asheville
