Friends, Sorry to have been absent on the regular relief effort updates. We have been in session this week and I have been consumed with preparing for the latest relief bill. Unfortunately, I have little good to report. The bill…

Water Restoration Update You can find the presentation from the Buncombe County briefing at this link: County Briefing – Nov. 14, 2024 – Water Department Updates Water Resources launched an investigative sampling program focused on testing for lead and copper…

Lots of updates today about resources and funding. I particularly want to draw your attention to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program below, which can provide buyout funds or funds to mitigate future damage. FEMA reps are available to help you…

Today, the legislature unanimously passed the second relief bill for WNC. I am grateful for continued attention and funding for WNC – every dollar is needed, and this bill allocates a lot of them – $644.1 million, to be exact.…

Such good news! Water service (non-drinkable) is slowly being restored and has reached downtown. The goal is to have running water in all parts of Asheville soon, but that depends on many factors going according to plan, from the weather…

**To support a safe environment, a curfew is in effect from 7:30 PM to 7:30 AM in the City of Asheville. City Offices and Parks are closed until further notice.** The outpouring of support, resources, and well-wishes from around the…

**To support a safe environment, a curfew is in effect from 7:30 PM to 7:30 AM in the City of Asheville. City Offices and Parks are closed until further notice.** Today we wanted to share some of the good news…

**To support a safe environment, a curfew is in effect from 7:30 PM to 7:30 AM in the City of Asheville. City Offices and Parks are closed until further notice.** Our community continues to assess and address the devastating damage,…

Over the last three days, response efforts have moved from initial crisis stage to beginning to operationalize the flow of supplies and resources. One of the best Incident Management Teams, from New York City, arrived Monday. They are now in…