Search and rescue efforts continue in Buncombe County
Urban Search and Rescue teams are operating in central Buncombe County, planning on moving eastward. Eight of the USAR teams are federal resources, six are from North Carolina and three are local. Local Fire Departments and Emergency Operations assets are also continuing to work side by side in order to conduct thorough searches.
County officials provide update on how much FEMA has given out in Buncombe County
So far, more than $12 million in disaster assistance has been dispersed to residents of Buncombe County, officials said Saturday morning.
Buncombe County has by far most NC deaths from Helene: State data
The number of fatalities from Hurricane Helene has reached 65 in North Carolina, with more than 40 percent coming from Buncombe County, the state reported Friday — a week after the storm dumped record rainfall across the region.
72 dead in Buncombe County: latest updates and safety measures
Local officials are implementing safety measures and relief services as Buncombe County recovers from Helene's impact.
The latest Helene recovery efforts from Buncombe County: New food distribution sites, FEMA update
FEMA officials are encouraging Western North Carolina residents to begin registering to receive assistance if needed
New tool launched to report emergency Helene impacts in Buncombe County
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Officials in Buncombe County are providing an update on Saturday morning as the community grapples with recovery from Hurricane Helene. The death toll from the storm has surpassed 70 in Buncombe County. County leaders will speak about recovery efforts at 10 a.m.
Buncombe County officials provide the latest on Helene response efforts
Officials in Buncombe County have provided an update on their Hurricane Helene response efforts. On Saturday, the county launched an online tool for residents to upload geotag photos and report any storm-related issues, such as blocked roads, landslides and requests for evacuation supplies.
Buncombe County Helene Update 10/3
Social media users both inside and outside the communities affected by Helene are leveraging follower counts and shares to help connect missing family and friends and offer support in any way they can.
Buncombe County leaders provide update on Helene recovery efforts
Buncombe County leaders shared an update on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, about the recovery efforts after the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.
Some Buncombe County detainees transferred amid storm-induced water woes
The Buncombe County Sheriff's Office confirms several detainees will be transferred to other detention facilities in the ...
Stay Safe: Essential tips for Buncombe County's Boil Water Advisory after flooding
Buncombe residents are currently under a boil water advisory due to storm-related contamination concerns. Here's tips to help ...
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Buncombe County officials address storm-damaged wells, urge disinfection
The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is working with Environmental Health to ensure residents with storm-damaged wells have ...
Buncombe County transitioning to 'target searches' of destroyed homes
During an update from Black Mountain this afternoon, officials indicated that 90 percent of primary searches--focused on existing buildings--have been completed. The next phase will involve targeted ...
Johnson County communities mourning student killed in UTV crash
Communities in Johnson County are mourning the death of a young student killed in a UTV crash. According to the Buncombe ...
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Buncombe County Sheriff Urges Patiences as Community Grapples With Helene Aftermath
The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office shared a heartfelt message from Sheriff Quentin Miller as the community grapples with ...
North Carolina Tuesday recap: Buncombe County death toll climbs to 57, sheriff says.
Relief efforts continue in Asheville and the Western North Carolina area where a major disaster due to Tropical Storm Helene ...
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In Helene-ravaged Buncombe, even ‘gray water’ is tough to find
Helene, Buncombe, nonpotable water, drinkable water, flood, Asheville, municipal water, western NC, deaths, devastation, ...