inclement weather

Communities in western North Carolina continue to assess the devastating damage from Helene while working to provide resources for those isolated without food and power. In addition to the latest updates, this blog contains ways to assist in those efforts.

As Hurricane Helene approaches North Carolina, flood watches have expanded, and tropical storm watches are now in effect for much of the western region, which is expected to experience the most severe impact. Gov. Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency ahead of the storm’s approach.

Governor Roy Cooper has declared a state of emergency ahead of the weather system.