Buncombe County: Open Pharmacies, Water, Food & Updates

Buncombe County -- October 1, 2024: Buncombe County Government News: As we continue recovery efforts in the wake of

Hurricane Helene, here are key updates for our community:

Medication Donations and Refills

The North Carolina Board of Pharmacy is maintaining a list of pharmacies in western NC that are open. Click here to find the list.

The list is being updated by the Board of Pharmacy every 30 minutes. 
The ABCCM Medical Clinic (155 Livingston St.) is accepting medication donations from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday-Thursday. For pharmacy information, emergency refill rules, and general health recommendations in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, click here.

Power

Duke Energy is working to restore power, prioritizing high-need areas. Over 100,000 customers in the region are still without power. Check Duke's outage map for updates the latest updates in your region.

Water and Food

Distribution centers are open tomorrow (Wednesday) from noon to 4 p.m., providing drinking water and ready-to-eat meals. Please bring containers for water, some empty containers will be available but are limited. We are grateful for community generosity, but no donations will be accepted at these distribution sites. To donate, email helenedonations@buncombecounty.org.
Local Distributions
MANNA FoodBank is launching a critical food and water distribution site tomorrow, Oct. 2, from noon to 4 p.m. at the farmers market at 570 Brevard Road in Asheville (Parking lot to the left, just past Jesse Israel Nursery). Donations can be made at mannafoodbank.org.

BeLoved Asheville is providing water, food, diapers, and baby formula at 32 Old Charlotte Hwy. Spanish-speaking volunteers are available.
Carolina Day School is distributing water at 1345 Hendersonville Road from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Woodfin Update

Intermittent water is in the area and a boil water advisory is in effect until further notice. Boil for at least one minute.
Water distribution is at North Windy Ridge Intermediate School at 20 Doan Rd, Weaverville. Bring your own container.

Food is available at the Methodist and Baptist Churches on Main Street. Times are unknown.
Pantry items and bottled water will be distributed at the Weaverville Community Center (60 Lakeshore Dr, Weaverville) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Water and pantry donations are accepted Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 3-4 p.m.
911 Call Center Support

Our 911 Call Center is receiving assistance from New Hanover County, Fayetteville Police Department, Stanly County, and Raleigh-Wake County.

FEMA Assistance
Nineteen federal urban search and rescue teams are in the region providing aid. Residents and businesses can apply for federal assistance by visiting www.DisasterAssistance.gov or calling (800) 621-3362. 
Officials confirmed 57 individuals have lost their lives in Buncombe from the storm.