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Helene has had a significant impact on homelessness in Buncombe County as reported by the Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care, the local planning body responsible for developing and overseeing the community’s response to homelessness. Each Continuum of Care across the country is responsible for completing an annual Point-in-Time Count during the last 10 days in January and [...]
The City of Asheville will resume their regular schedule for brush collection services starting Monday, March 31, including bagged leaves and properly contained brush trimmings. Residents are reminded that storm debris and vegetative brush that do not meet city collection guidelines will not be collected through the City’s brush collection service. Storm [...]
On Friday, March 21, the N.C. Forest Service issued a ban on all open burning due to the increased fire risk across the state. As conditions in western North Carolina worsen, The City of Asheville Fire Marshal’s Office has issued additional local restrictions to reduce the risk of wildfires within city limits. Effective immediately, open burning is [...]
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The City of Asheville will resume their regular schedule for brush collection services starting Monday, March 31. Storm debris removal contractors will continue to collect storm debris until the final pass is complete. More information below:https://t.co/AtKoiyBhq1
City Council next session: March 25 5pm All sessions are open to the public - City Hall Council chambers All sessions are Live Streamed on the City of Asheville YouTube channel Recordings of past sesions are also available on that platform pic.twitter.com/cDxvp6ILKI
Code Purple shelters will be available this evening Shelter options: https://t.co/2jsGS7hC9F pic.twitter.com/9ms6yl3Duj
Monday, Monday, Monday! Make your plans to come see the animals at the WNC Nature Center as they reopen their doors to the public. Our critters have missed your little critters March 17 - doors open 10am pic.twitter.com/wUtmHM7YPP
🐾 Come get back to Nature. The WNC Nature Center is BACK! 🎉 We're reopening on Monday, March 17! 🌿 Come celebrate! Get your tickets online now: https://t.co/KszrlH3qpn#WNCNatureCenter #Reopening #WildlifeAdventure pic.twitter.com/0FvKqbb4pT
🐾 The WNC Nature Center is BACK! 🎉 After 5+ months of recovery from Tropical Storm Helene, we're reopening on Monday, March 17! 🌿 Come celebrate! Get your tickets online now: https://t.co/KszrlH3qpn#WNCNatureCenter #Reopening #WildlifeAdventure pic.twitter.com/6cVKgUmTFw
🚨 Deadline Alert! If you’re unemployed due to Hurricane Helene, you may qualify for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Business owners may also be eligible. Apply by March 10! Details: https://t.co/gNubNTQ6I5#DisasterRelief #DUA pic.twitter.com/FsRPwKvi9i
If your property or streambank was damaged by Hurricane Helene, we urge you to report it using the Buncombe County Property Damage Form at https://t.co/xLuR3POlLn (link at the top of the page). #AVLNews pic.twitter.com/BJn4Elw95E
— Buncombe County Gov (@buncombeGov) March 7, 2025