Buncombe County Helene Recovery Plan
2025-11-17 Resolution Approving Buncombe Co Helene Recovery Plan and Weaverville Projects
Town of Weaverville Town Council along with the Buncombe County Commissioners, Adopt Helene Recovery Plan, Launching 114 Projects Across County & Municipalities to Rebuild, Restore, & Revitalize
The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners has formally adopted the Helene Recovery Plan, a comprehensive five-year strategy developed in partnership with the County’s six municipalities. With the City of Asheville, Town of Biltmore Forest, Town of Black Mountain, Town of Montreat, Town of Weaverville and Town of Woodfin, the Helene Recovery Plan will guide recovery, resilience, and growth across the county in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene.
Based on the input from more than 2,600 community members, the plan establishes a roadmap of 114 projects to address flooding, landslides, infrastructure damage, and other significant impacts.
The plan’s key recovery areas include:
- Housing repair and replacement
- Infrastructure restoration (roads, bridges, utilities)
- Natural and cultural resource recovery
- Disaster preparedness and resilience
- Economic revitalization and social services
Key Projects
- Town of Weaverville: Focused on emergency communications upgrades, multi-modal roadway resilience, and public facility restoration.
“Weaverville is proud to be a part of the Helene Recovery Plan,” said Weaverville Town Manager Scottie Harris. “This coordinated effort gives our town the tools and support needed to restore infrastructure, strengthen emergency communications, and improve resilience for our residents. By working closely with Buncombe County and our neighboring municipalities, we are ensuring that Weaverville not only recovers from past impacts but is better prepared for the future.”