Buncombe County continues search and rescue after Helene, more consistent water supplies on the way
ASHEVILLE – As the first signs of relief reach Asheville, water services are becoming more consistent, with more on the way for distribution. Tuesday’s Buncombe County briefing was the first time the death toll has not risen since Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller first confirmed 10 deaths in the Sept. 29, 10 a.m. meeting.
Helene aftermath: 40 dead in Buncombe County as search and rescue efforts continue in western NC
This is the reality for thousands of residents in western North Carolina. As of 9 a.m. Tuesday, more than 372,000 customers remain without power in North Carolina. Food and water supplies have slowly made their way to mountain communities,
40 confirmed deaths in Buncombe Co. due to Helene
Sheriff Quentin Miller was not able to give any details on the circumstances surrounding the deaths nor where the deaths occurred in the county in a briefing Monday morning. Miller also said there have been a few cases of looting in Buncombe County.
Interstate 40 west, which connects N.C. to Tennessee, still remains closed to anyone but emergency responders.
Buncombe County leaders held a morning press conference on Oct. 1 to give updates on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Relief efforts continue in Asheville and Western North Carolina following the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Helene.
Relief efforts continue in Asheville and the Western North Carolina area where a major disaster due to Tropical Storm Helene has left communities devastated, roads impassable and thousands without ...
Sheriff Quentin Miller said 35 people have died so far, including a deputy who was working during the storm. Asheville and ...
Relief efforts continue in Asheville and Western North Carolina following the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Helene.
Thirty people have been confirmed dead after Tropical Storm Helene ripped through Buncombe County, North Carolina, Sheriff ...
Bring containers to fill up water as we have tankers filled with potable (drinkable) water. MRE’s, or ready-to-eat meals, are ...
It comes after the expected long timeframe for water and power restoration to these locations after the region was ravaged by ...
Volunteers are showing up at the Buncombe County Register of Deeds office on College Street in downtown Asheville to help ...
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