While Asheville receives federal flood insurance discounts, Buncombe Co. doesn't. It may not change soon
While the city of Asheville receives discounts through the National Flood Insurance Program, Buncombe County doesn't. It ...
Between heaven and Hurricane Helene
Forecasts had warned about the approach of Hurricane Helene. No forecast, however, could have conveyed the scale of ...
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Western NC went offline during Helene. Can the state stay connected in future disasters?
Flood debris piles left in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Bat Cave, North Carolina. // Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images Subscribe to our free Asheville Watchdog News Alerts and Watchdog Weekly ...
Buncombe County teams with FEMA, USACE for park damage assessments and debris removal
Buncombe County Parks and Recreation (BCPR) is collaborating with FEMA to conduct damage assessments at all county park ...
Asheville Rising: How to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene
Helene also caused extensive damage to Asheville’s water treatment infrastructure, according to the National Hurricane Center ...
Charlotte Observer, N&O reporters moderate panel on NC’s Helene recovery efforts
Conversations on North Carolina’s Helene Recovery” delves into housing and transportation issues for communities ravaged by ...
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FEMA eases major floodplain construction rules; Helene rebuilding plan impacts unclear
The disaster management agency will no longer enforce an Obama-era rule requiring federally-funded disaster rebuilds to ...
Asheville launches real-time debris dashboard to track Helene cleanup progress
The City of Asheville has introduced a storm debris dashboard that aims to provide residents with real-time updates on debris ...
Kings Bridge Wildlife Conservation Area reopens to public with wildlife and natural floodplain
Following restoration work, Kings Bridge Wildlife Conservation Area reopened to the public on April 1 for fishing, birding ...
NCDOT: Swannanoa River Road restored after severe damage from Helene
Hurricane Helene destroyed Swannanoa River Road (N.C. 81) by flooding the Swannanoa River. The city of Asheville, the Army Corps of Engineers, Buncombe County, utility providers and their contractors ...