Friends & Neighbors,
The National Weather Service forecasts rain and high winds from Tropical Storm Helene in our region, including a flood watch until the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 27th. Here are some tips to prepare yourselves and help your neighbors:
Stay calm! Charge phones, batteries, and even old laptops/devices that can be used to recharge your phone battery. Check on neighbors, especially vulnerable, aging, and disabled individuals. Have plenty of bottled water in your home and car! Do not drive unless you have to!
Sign up for Buncombe County Emergency Alerts by texting “BCalerts” to 99411.
Find updates on City services here: City of Asheville including preparation tips and transit info.
Code Purple emergency shelter has been called, find locations and contact info online.
Stay Safe!