Helene Response and Recovery

Food and Water Distribution

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Food in the form of Meals Ready to Eat (MRE), drinking water and water for flushing toilets are available at the below listed distribution sites today.  Drinking water is provided in bottles. The public will need to bring their own containers for flushing water. These sites also have printed and posted daily updates of important information and resources. Community members are encouraged to take pictures of the daily information sheets and/or take copies to share with their neighbors.

Distribution sites are open 9 a.m. –  7 p.m. or until supplies run out at the following locations:

• Pack Square Park, 70 Court Plaza
• Asheville Middle School, 211 S. French Broad Ave 
• Linwood Crump Shiloh Community Center, 121 Shiloh Rd
• Lucy Herring Elementary, 98 Sulphur Springs Rd
• Oakley Elementary School, 753 Fairview Rd

FEMA Disaster Assistance (DSA) Team Locations (updated Oct. 8)

DSA teams will be able to register survivors for FEMA assistance. Alternatively download the FEMA app or call toll free 800-621-3362. The below sites may change daily, in coordination with local Emergency Management, in order to accommodate the areas of greatest need.

The following sites will be available from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

• Black Mountain, 550 Hwy 9
• AB Tech Shelter, 16 Fernihurst Dr between conference center and parking deck
• Park Square Park, 80 Court Plaza
• Community of Emma (Spanish Speaking), 528 Emma St
• New Bridge Baptist Church, 199 Elkwood Ave
• Laundry Use Trailer, Basilica of St. Lawrence, 97 Haywood St
• Walmart, 60 Airport Rd

Small Business Assistance Center

The United States Small Business Administration has opened a small business assistance center at the Chamber of Commerce. The center is focusing on providing disaster relief in the form of low interest loans for businesses, nonprofits, homeowners and renters impacted by the storm.

Visit sba.gov for more information or visit SBA representatives in person at the Asheville Chamber of Commerce (36 Montford Ave). Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Health Resources

Find information including pharmacies on Buncombe County’s website: buncombecounty.org

Shelters

• General public shelter at WNC Agricultural Center (pets accepted) – 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher 
• General public shelter at AB Tech – 6 Fernihurst Drive, Asheville, NC 28801 (use Victoria Road entrance)
• Medical emergency shelter at AB Tech – 10 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801
• Old Gold’s Gym – 1815 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803