Hurricane Helene Recovery Updates: October 2, 2024
Open Pharmacies, Water and Food Distribution, 911 Call Center Support
As we continue recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene, here are key updates for our community:
Mercy Urgent Care locations are open 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at these locations:
– West Asheville: 1201 Patton Ave.
– Weaverville: 61 Weaver Blvd.
– Brevard: 22 Trust Lane
– Waynesville: 120 Frazier St.
– Mercy Urgent Care Foothills: 140 W Mills St.
Novant Go-Health is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 349 New Leicester Highway.
Medication Donations and Refills
The North Carolina Board of Pharmacy is maintaining a list of pharmacies in western NC that are open. The list is updated by the Board of Pharmacy every 30 minutes. Go to www.ncbop.org/emergencyoperatingpharmacieshelene.html.
The ABCCM Medical Clinic (155 Livingston St. in Asheville) is accepting medication donations from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday-Thursday. For pharmacy information, emergency refill rules, and general health recommendations in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, go to www.buncombecounty.org/countycenter/news-detail.aspx?id=21759.
Power
Duke Energy is working to restore power, prioritizing high-need areas. Over 100,000 customers in the region are still without power. Check Duke’s outage map at outagemap.duke-energy.com for the latest updates.
Water and Food
The county is distributing food and water at these locations as it becomes available. These are mostly MREs (ready-to-eat meals). Estamos comenzando a distribuir alimentos en estos cuatro lugares a medida que estén disponibles. Para empezar, se trata en su mayoría de MRE (comidas listas para comer).
• 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
Distribution centers are open today (Wednesday, October 2, 2024) from noon to 4 p.m. Please bring containers for water, some empty containers will be available but are limited. No donations will be accepted at these distribution sites. To donate, please email [email protected].
Local Distributions
MANNA FoodBank is launching a critical food and water distribution site Wednesday, Oct. 2, from noon to 4 p.m. at the farmers market at 570 Brevard Road in Asheville (Parking lot to the left, just past Jesse Israel Nursery). Donations can be made at mannafoodbank.org.
BeLoved Asheville is providing water, food, diapers, and baby formula at 32 Old Charlotte Hwy. Spanish-speaking volunteers are available.
Carolina Day School is distributing water at 1345 Hendersonville Road from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Woodfin Update
Intermittent water is in the area and a boil water advisory is in effect until further notice. Boil for at least one minute.
• Water distribution is at North Windy Ridge Intermediate School at 20 Doan Rd. in Weaverville. Bring your own container.
• Food is available at the Methodist and Baptist Churches on Main Street. Times are unknown.
• Pantry items and bottled water will be distributed at the Weaverville Community Center (60 Lakeshore Dr. in Weaverville) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Water and pantry donations are accepted Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 3-4 p.m.
911 Call Center Support
The 911 Call Center is receiving assistance from New Hanover County, Fayetteville Police Department, Stanly County, and Raleigh-Wake County.
FEMA Assistance
Nineteen federal urban search and rescue teams are in the region providing aid. Residents and businesses can apply for federal assistance by visiting www.DisasterAssistance.gov or calling (800) 621-3362.
Officials confirmed 57 individuals have lost their lives in Buncombe from the storm.
Blue Ridge Public Radio is providing updates on conditions in WNC via their blog at www.bpr.org/live-updates/live-blog-hurricane-helene-wnc.
