FIRE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT The fire department has confirmed that mud has hazmat toxins in it. You must wear gloves and masks! Be careful-not a good time to need the hospital. SMART to assume mud in the entire area is affected. Until state environmental regulators conduct thorough tests, assume every possible contaminant.

Learn more here: MountainTrue contacts EPA, state environmental regulators over chemical-floodwater concerns

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Avoid ANY exposure to skin and eyes (waterproof gloves, safety goggles, water-resistant clothing + no gaps for mud to get under, and rubber boots),

MASKS: Use an air-purifying respirator (chemical cartridge/gas mask respirator, PAPR, SCBA) to prevent illness and injury. If these masks are inaccessible, the next best protection is a well-fitted, over-the-head n95 (ex. 3M Aura). While it does not protect against hazardous chemicals, it is effective protection against airborne viruses, mold, and dust inhalation. 10/3 (From Hall Fletcher Neighborhood listserv & Discord)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

**If you would like to contribute to AshevilleRelief.com, join us on Discord.**
City of Asheville has established a website to help coordinate volunteers: https://www.handsonasheville.org/
Running doc of volunteer and donation needs WNC Helene - How to Help {updated 10/3 AM}

ANIMALS/PETS

Sister Kitten Animal Rescue: To deliver food to pets if you have reliable transportation, 503-664-0001 (Source: 10/3, HallFletcher neighborhood listserv)

CHILDCARE VOLUNTEER NEEDS:

Birth Belongs To Women has opened forums for people to volunteer or request help in specific areas with needs specific to birth & postpartum. They’re looking for volunteers willing to offer cooked meals, delivery of supplies, midwifery care, birth + full spectrum doula care, postpartum care, lactation counseling, donations of breast milk and formula, transportation and gasoline deliveries, relocation and housing assistance. Request or offer help here or donate via venmo @Taylor-Broussard-2 (verified venmo) {updated 10/3 AM}

DONATE (Blood, Food, Supplies, Financial)

Blood donations: redcross.org/blood and redcrossblood.org/espanol/donar-sangre.html

DRIVING

Cellarest: needs help driving/distributing supplies. If you are able to get supplies to people around/outside of town, drop by, DM, or call Cellarest (828) 231-1350

395 Haywood Rd, Asheville, North Carolina 28806
https://www.instagram.com/cellarestbeerproject/?hl=en

World Kitchen needs volunteer drivers in the Canton/Maggie Valley/Clyde areas, text 201-741-4671
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBJgpSTxref/?igsh=MWU4bG9tNDY3Zm1oeQ%3D%3D

FOOD

#828Strong needs volunteers in Asheville,

Text “Response” to 28282 to register to volunteer
https://www.828strong.com/828strong

Beloved Asheville

Just show up at 10am, bring a mask
32 Old Charlotte Hwy
https://www.belovedasheville.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BeLovedAsheville/

Henderson County needs 20-30 volunteers daily from 8am-7pm to distribute resources and serve a hot meal at noon. Call (828) 771-6670 if interested
MANNA Foodbank now accepting volunteers starting October 7th at two locations:

570 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC 28806 (Parking lot to the left, just past Jesse Israel Nursery)
99 Broadpointe Dr, Mills River, NC 28759
Donation times vary depending on location/shift. Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.cervistech.com/acts/console.php?console_id=0330&console_type=application&ht=1

Mercy Chef: 534 Biltmore Ave, Asheville. Prepare and serve meals that will go out to many different communities. Sign up here: https://mercychefs.volunteerhub.com/vv2/
World Central Kitchen at Bears BBQ: needs daily volunteers 12pm-6pm daily

Sign ups ONLY happen in person or over text (202) 880-6138

Helene Rebuild Collaborative: https://hurricanehelenewnc.com/volunteer

GENERAL

The Volunteer Reception Center is officially open Saturday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at 50 S. French Broad Avenue in Asheville. Locals looking for a volunteer opportunity are welcome to go to this location to be assigned to a need.
Red Cross: redcross.org/volunteer and redcross.org/voluntarios
Samaritan’s Purse: https://www.spvolunteer.org

LABOR

ABCCM Warehouse needs volunteers to help unload/sort donations and with distribution https://www.abccm.org/

1845 Brevard Rd, Arden show up 9am-5pm M-F and 9am-2pm Sat
OR show up 8:30am-4:30pm M-F at the following locations:

24 Cumberland Ave, Asheville
10 Buck Shoals Rd, Arden
1914 Smokey Park Hwy, Candler
403 Weaverville Hwy, Asheville

ROWW.org (chainsaw, debris removal, equipment): registration form link

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

JD Ellison & Company is looking for people with experience in the following areas to donate time/services to support small businesses as they navigate the road ahead:

Lawyers, $$$ professionals, graphic designers, professional organizers, admin support, marketing, media, photography/video, therapists, life coaches, website designers, e-comm professionals, those familiar with government forms
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSek4b8IX6lVh-Ww6dWXNEZMP2IGJNZQIneNIWSyPU6GvF76JA/viewform

Civilian Goods Delivery / Mutual Aid

DO NOT BURDEN RESCUE WORKERS. UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, ALWAYS CONTACT WHERE YOU’RE GOING BEFORE YOU DEPART, CONFIRM THEY’RE ACCEPTING, AND WHAT THEY NEED. HAVE A PLAN AND A BACKUP PLAN FOR WHERE YOU’RE SLEEPING AND WHAT YOU’RE GOING TO EAT AND DRINK. ALWAYS HAVE ENOUGH FUEL AND TIME TO GET IN AND GET OUT IN ONE DAY BEFORE DARK.

BEOC IS REPORTED TO BE SETTING UP CHECKPOINTS AFTER CURFEW. THERE ARE SOME REPORTS OF VIOLENCE ON THE GROUND. ALWAYS CALL AHEAD. ALWAYS HAVE A PLAN.

BUNCOMBE COUNTY

(Arden, Asheville, Avery Creek, Barnardsville, Bent Creek, Biltmore Forest, Black Mountain, Fairview, Montreat, Royal Pines, Swannanoa, Weaverville, Woodfin)

If you have specific donations, equipment, or have questions about specific needs, please email: helenedonations@buncombecounty.org. If you want to volunteer, please email: helenevolunteers@buncombecounty.org.

County Approved drop off site: 6 Commerce way, Arden. Open daily from 11am - 2pm. Cannot accept baby food, glass items, furniture, clothing, perishable food, electronics, and flammable liquids.
ABCCM. 24 Cumberland Avenue in Asheville, off Cherry Street downtown near Frugal Framer. 828-259-5322 (phone number also associated with a veteran’s relief hotline, fyi)
County Approved drop off site: Beloved Asheville at 32 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville 28803. Off Fairview Road in East Asheville behind Oakley Plaza.
County Approved Drop off site: Register of Deeds 205 College Street, Asheville. Next to the court House near Pack Square Plaza.
County Approved Drop off site: You can also drop off or pick up donations at Barnardsville Elementary School at 20 State Road 2170 in Barnardsville. Urgent needs include: volunteers, Port-a-potties (ADA accessible), Bleach, mold cleaner, PPE, Gas, propane, Coleman stoves and more.
City Approved Drop off site: Harrah’s Cherokee Center 87 Haywood Street, at the front door

cannot accept anything requiring refrigeration or flammable liquids.
Hours and Days of Operation: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., seven days a week

Reach Out WorldWide (roww.org), Currently a team is in Asheville providing: Wellness checks / evacuation assistance, Tree Route Clearance, Starlink WIFI, Contact: responders@roww.org

HENDERSON COUNTY

(Balfour, Barker Heights, Dana, East Flat Rock, Ednyville, Etowah, Flat Rock, Fletcher, Gerton, Hendersonville, Horse Shoe, Laurel Park, Mills River, Mountain Home, Valley Hill)

Gerton Fire Department, 4975 Gerton Hwy
10/6 and ongoing: Upward Christian Fellowship (991 Upward Rd, Flat Rock, NC 28731)

Accepting all kinds of supplies-food, water, clothing, general supplies etc. They have a team at the church that is dedicated to distributing the supplies to the places with the most need. Drop them off directly at the church. Frequently offering other services as well, check social media/church website: https://www.facebook.com/@UpwardChristianFellowship/ 828-692-2942

118 McAbee Court, Flat Rock accepting non-perishable food, bottled water, toiletries, baby powder formula

MADISON COUNTY

(Mars Hill, Marshall, Hot Springs, Wolf Laurel, Big Laurel, Shelton Laurel, Petersburg, Walnut)

ROAR WNC - 1685 NC213, next to the DMV, transporting supplies around Madison and Yancey
10/7 - 10/9. Beacon of Hope - 5111 Hwy 25/70. Need help packing up and rearranging current shop to create additional warehouse space for supplies. Contact Laura Orcutt Cheatham- 649-5010. Facebook
Hot Springs Elementary - 63 N Serpentine Ave, looking for volunteers and will direct you on where to take donations
Madison County Fair Grounds. Call 828-649-1815 to volunteer.
Madison High School. 5740 US-25, Marshall, NC 28753. - donations for drop off and pick up, needs volunteers
Daily. 10am-6pm. Walnut Fire Department. 10025 US 25/70 Hwy, Marshall, NC. 828-649-0269.

MCDOWELL COUNTY

(Marion, West Marion, Old Ford, Nebo, Glenwood)

Hicks Chapel Church, 6008 Hwy 221 N, Marion NC
Columbia Forest Old Fort Warehouse, 1 Water Street Old Fort
Solid Rock Freewill Baptist Church, 7860 Hwy 226 S, Nebo

MITCHELL COUNTY

(Bakersville, Spruce Pine)

First Baptist Spruce Pine, 125 W Tappan Street

POLK COUNTY - coordinate with BEOC@ncdps.gov before traveling

(Tryon, Columbus)

Town Hall of Tryon, 301 N Trade Street Tryon NC 28782
Polk County High School, 1681 NC108 Columbus NC 28722

YANCEY COUNTY

(Burnsville, Green Mountain, Lost Cove)

As of 10/6: Burnsville is experiencing high traffic around larger distribution sites. However, the following smaller distribution sites need help:

First Freewill Baptist Church, 46 Church Dr, Spruce Pine, NC 28777

Disposable eating products (plates, forks, knives), toilet paper (desperate need), blankets, clothes, laundry detergent, batteries (desperate need), feminine products (desperate need), dried noodles

Shoal Creek Baptist Church, 1867 E U.S. Hwy 19E, Burnsville, NC 28714

Batteries, nutrition shakes, camping stoves, flashlights

Bailey & Bailey Law Firm, 1 Town Square # 101, Burnsville, NC 28714

Jackets, hats, gloves, tarps, rope, duct tape, ratchet straps

Mountain Heritage High School, 333 Mountain Heritage HS Road Burnsville NC 28714
Bird Foot, 10 Orchard Drive, Burnsville NC 28714
Altec, 150 Altec Road Burnsville 28714 - full capacity and until further notice all donations, including tractor and trailers should redirect to Glenn Raven Mills
West Yancey Fire Department 6657 US 19, Burnsville, NC 28714
Medical Supply Drop off Burnsville Fire Department 305 Pineola St, Burnsville 28714
Town Square 6 Main St Burnsville 28714
ROAR WNC - 1685 NC213, next to the DMV, transporting supplies around Madison and Yancey

Last updated: December 12, 2024, 5:37 am

Volunteering

VOLUNTEER SAFETY