News Updates for Wednesday, October 9

Updates and Information for October 9, 2024
WATER

  • Continue to conserve and boil your water for at least one minute before consumption. We started testing water and sending samples this week
  • We are working towards everyone in our service area having water by Friday.
  • The potable water container is available in the parking lot at the Community Center and water and food distribution at North Windy Ridge School 12pm – 4pm. Bring your own water containers.

TRASH AND DEBRIS COLLECTION

  • Do you have an empty field or parking area that could be used as a temporary debris site? We are working with a debris contractor who would ensure the space is respected and returned better than they found it. This would help with the efficiency of cleanup. Email Smyers@weavervillenc.org to learn more.

TOWN ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS

  • Town Hall and the Community Center are now open Mon–Fri 8:30am – 5:00pm. Use the Community Center for phone charging, informal meetings, and wifi access. The Town of Weaverville internet network (no password) is available at the Community Center. Use caution on unsecured networks.

OTHER INFORMATION AND RESOURCES 

  • County briefings are once daily at 11am. Tune in at AM570, FM88.1, or online.

INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

  • Duke continues to work to restore power throughout Town.
  • Buncombe County landfill is open Mon-Fri 6am – 6pm and Sat 8am – 3pm. 
  • Early voting will begin at the Community Center on October 17th
  • Voter information is here: BuncombeCounty.org/governing/depts/election
  • Buncombe County SchoolS Update: the priority for is to safely reopen schools as quickly as possible. 40 of 45 schools now have power. The safest plan will probably be to bring in portable restrooms with handwashing stations. BCS has put in a request to get these facilities on campuses. There is no reopening date, parents will receive a minimum 72-hour notice.
  • If you need help with immediate financial help or hotel vouchers, register with FEMA now. Visit Disasterassistance.gov, call 1.800.621.3362, or visit with a Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) team. Locations for Wednesday, 10/9 are below. All times 9am – 6pm except North Star Academy, which is 11am – 4pm. Make sure their FEMA Badge is visible. These are locations closer to N. Buncombe.
  • North Star Academy: 90 Montford Avenue (11am-4pm)
  • Pack Square Park
  • Community of Emma: Spanish Speaking 528 Emma Street
  • New Bridge Baptist Church: 199 Elkwood Ave, Asheville, NC
  • LAUNDRY USE TRAILER: Basilica of St, Lawrence, 97 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801
  • FEMA launched a rumor response page and Hurricane Helene info page

GET EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS FROM THE TOWN:

Register for CodeRed emergency alerts from the Town of Weaverville at WeavervilleNC.org/for-residents/codered-2/

Please be kind to each other, check on your neighbors, and share information if you’re able.
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