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From Asheville Citizen Times: Buncombe County wildfires: Voluntary evacuations advised for Freedom Farm fire
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From Buncombe County Government on FB: Fire crews are responding to a wildfire at Milksick Cove road and Groom’s Road in Candler. The fire is estimated at 50 acres; no estimate on containment is available at this time. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. No evacuations are in place at this time, and structures are being protected. The public should avoid this area.
Woman arrested after business’ credit card used for fraudulent charges https://www.byteseu.com/760848/ #arrested #BuncombeCounty #business #CreditCard #FelonyCharges #FinancialCardTheft #FraudulentCharges #investigation #woman
One of 8 dead waterfowl at #LakeJulian in #Asheville has tested positive for Avian Influenze H5N1 (the other tests are ongoing.)
https://www.buncombecounty.org/countycenter/news-detail.aspx?id=21978
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78% private (private individuals, corporations, and other ownerships) 21% public (US Forest Service and other public ownerships) 1% reserved lands (reserved areas such as park lands)
The heaviest damage was confined to a six-county area with Buncombe and McDowell counties being at the center of this area.
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From NC Forest Service on FB: N.C. Forest Service personnel have completed an aerial forestland damage assessment in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The assessment is an estimate of damage to the timber resource. An estimated 822,000 acres of timberland received some level of damage during the storm, resulting in an estimated $214,000,000 of timber damage on all North Carolina forest lands. Damage distribution between land ownership was estimated to be:
swannanoa nc usa morning day 32 since Helene. beauty still exists. #recovery #helene #buncombeCounty #swannanoa #photography #photographer #rural #warrenwilson
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Some of the services that a DRC may provide include:
- Guidance regarding disaster recovery
- Clarification of any written correspondence received
- Answers to questions, resolution of problems, and referrals to agencies that may provide further assistance
- Status of applications being processed by FEMA
- Assistance with SBA applications
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From Buncombe County Government on FB: A new Disaster Recovery Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is now open at Cane Creek Pool at 590 Lower Bush Creek Road in Fairview. This location is open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
A mobile disaster recovery center is at the Buncombe County Sports Park at 58 Apac Drive in Asheville open through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A Disaster Recovery Center is a readily accessible facility or mobile office where applicants may go for information about disaster assistance programs. It serves as the "face" of FEMA to many disaster survivors.
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Si usted fue afectado por el huracán Helene, puede solicitar un beneficio único para la compra de alimentos a través del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria por Desastre (D-SNAP) hasta el 24 de octubre de 2024.
Por teléfono: Comuníquese con el Centro de Llamadas Virtual de D-SNAP al 1-844-453-1117.
Horario: Lunes a viernes, de 8:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m.
Sábados y domingos, de 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m.
En persona: Diríjase a Buncombe County Health and Human Services, ubicado en 40 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801.
Horario: Lunes a viernes, de 8:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m.
Sábados y domingos, de 9:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m...
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If you were impacted by Hurricane Helene, you can apply for a one-time benefit to help buy food through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) through October 24, 2024.
Call: D-SNAP Virtual Call Center at 1-844-453-1117 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday and Sunday.
In-person: Buncombe County Health and Human Services at 40 Coxe Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801. Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
While people are encouraged to apply in their county of residence, they can apply in any of the eligible counties.
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Mientras el condado de Buncombe continúe bajo un aviso de hervir el agua, le solicitamos usar agua embotellada para consumo o hervir toda el agua destinada para beber, cocinar y cepillarse los dientes durante al menos un minuto.
Importante Aviso de Seguridad del Agua 
El agua de grifo no es segura para beber. Debe hervir el agua vigorosamente durante al menos 1 minuto antes de usarla para beber, cocinar o cepillarse los dientes.
Puede usar el agua para:
Lavar la ropa Ducharse (evite tragar agua) Lavarse las manos (no para la preparación de alimentos) Lavar los platos (solo si la temperatura del agua es de 170°F o más) Descargar los inodoros
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From Buncombe County Government on FB: As Buncombe County continues to be under a boil water advisory, please use bottled water or boil all water for drinking, cooking, and brushing your teeth for at least one minute.
Important Water Safety Notice
Tap water is NOT safe to drink. Boil water vigorously for at least 1 minute before using it for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth.
You CAN use water for: Laundry Showering (avoid swallowing water) Handwashing (not for food prep) Dishwashing (only if the water temp is 170°F or higher) Flushing toilets
#Helene #NCwx #NorthCarolina #BuncombeCounty 10/15/24
Buncombe County Government on FB: FEMA ASSISTANCE UPDATE: For Tuesday, Oct. 15, FEMA has adjusted its disaster assistance locations to the following locations:
Black Mountain Ingles Parking Lot-550 NC-9 Black Mountain, NC
9am to 6pm
Pack Square Park/Buncombe County Courthouse, 80 Court Square, Asheville
9am to 6pm
60 Lakeshore Drive in Weaverville, NC 28787
9am to 6pm
Swannanoa Community Care Station, Ingles Parking Lot 2299 US-70, Swannanoa, NC
9am to 6pm
AC Reynolds HS, 1 Rocket Drive, Asheville, NC
9am to 6pm
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10/14/24
From NC Emergency Management on FB: Video update from Buncombe County
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/7nniBndCtMafk5o1/?mibextid=8O0DfK
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Nesbitt Chapel Church; 12 Nesbitt Church Road, Fairview, NC
9am to 5pm
Broad River VFD; 44 Broad River Rd, Black Mountain, NC
9am to 5pm
AC Reynolds HS, 1 Rocket Drive, Asheville, NC
8am to 6pm
AC Reynolds is also a Disaster Recovery Center, a one-stop shop for assistance, including FEMA and the Small Business Administration. We encourage people who have been impacted by the storm to visit the Disaster Recovery Center.
Reminder: Any FEMA representatives will be clearly marked. Be aware of anyone representing themselves that do not have on any clearly labeled article of clothing.
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French Broad VFD; 572 Fletcher Martin Road, Asheville, NC
9am to 5pm
Swannanoa Library; 101 W Charleston Ave, Swannanoa, NC
9am to 5pm
Food Lion; 1350 Charlotte Highway, Fairview, NC
9am to 5pm
Swannanoa Community Care Station, Ingles Parking Lot; 2299 US-70, Swannanoa, NC
9am to 6pm
Montford North Star Academy, 90 Montford Avenue, Asheville, NC
9am to 4pm
EMMA Community Center, 528 Emma Street, Asheville, NC
9am to 5pm
Barnardsville Community; 1675 Barnardsville Hwy NC
9am to 5pm
New Bridge Baptist Church; 199 Elkwood Ave, Asheville/Woodfin
(MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY ONLY)
9am to 5pm
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From NC Emergency Management on FB
FEMA is providing in-person assistance to our neighbors at the following Buncombe County locations today through Wednesday, Oct. 16:
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FEMA está brindando asistencia en persona a nuestros vecinos en los siguientes lugares del condado de Buncombe desde hoy hasta el miércoles 16 de octubre:
Black Mountain Ingles Parking Lot; 550 NC-9 Black Mt, NC
9am to 6pm
Walmart; 60 Airport Road, Arden, NC
(LAST DAY IS MONDAY, OCT. 14 FOR THIS LOCATION)
9am to 6pm
Pack Square Park; 80 Court Square Asheville
8am to 6pm
#Helene #NCwx #NorthCarolina #BuncombeCounty #MutualAid 10/14/24
From NC Emergency Management on FB:
Attention Buncombe County private well owners: The only way to know whether your well water is safe to drink is to have it evaluated. Learn about U. S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 4 (Southeast Region)'s collaboration with NC Dept of Environmental Quality and get your water tested: https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2024-10/epa-mobile-labs-fact-sheet-for-buncombe-county-nc.pdf?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1Is91sPhtZ2SvkufArawz-UMgBkD_VwCj2T7Fz5wwCryc-eqFKjhYl-qM_aem_-bMJTf-D0R5PKCxkhwSf4g
