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Curfew

As of 10/9 the Asheville curfew is still in place – from 7:30pm–7:30am. (starting october 10th curfew hours are changing to 11pm to 6am)
Henderson County: 10pm to 8am, per Henderson County sheriff.

Help Hotlines

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: just dial 988 or text them. Live chat also available at https://chat.988lifeline.org/
National Suicide Prevention Line: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Emergency substance abuse (SAMHSA) helpline: 800-662-4357
Disaster Distress Helpline (for any emotional stress): 800-985-5990 or text them (español: presiona 2).
Veterans Crisis Line: www.veteranscrisisline.net. Call 988 (Press 1). Text 838255
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans: www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat
Women Veterans Call Center: www.womenshealth.va.gov. Call 855-829-6636
Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program: www.socialwork.va.gov/IPV.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
VA Caregiver Support Line: www.caregiver.va.gov Call 855-260-3274

Search & Rescue, Wellness Checks, and Family Reunification

If you get in contact with your loved one, please get back in touch with the search and rescue/wellness check resources where you made the request so we can put our efforts towards folks who are still missing or separated from their families.

General

DIAL 211 AND/OR text 40403 “PERSON” (you will potentially be put on hold calling 211 and then they will tell you to text) or visit NC 211's website: https://rdcrss.org/3rqObG1.
If out of state, 888-892-1162
AMERICAN RED CROSS Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) Welfare checks and other assistance needs. FB PAGE HERE for more info about lost loved ones. General FB PAGE
Carolina Emergency Response Team Operation Rotor Blade has 12 helicopters. They provide: Wellness checks, Evacs, Fly in supplies https://www.facebook.com/carolinacert
99.9 country - 828-240-5477 (fill in email & they’ll announce on air)
CAJUN NAVY 833.225.8616 https://www.facebook.com/pinnaclesearchandrescue/
JAARS (Helicopters) https://www.facebook.com/JAARSinc
[email protected] 919-497-5511 Ext 1
REACH OUT WORLDWIDE [email protected] (boots on the ground, debris removal and chainsaw crew)
Madison County: Resident welfare checks contact Madison County Emergency Operations Center at 828-649-1955 or email [email protected]
The Horseshoe Farm ( @thehorseshoefarm ) is “working closely with Global Empowerment Mission, Aerial Recovery Group & other search and rescue from the Farm. If you know anyone in need of dire aid or rescue, please DM us with the exact address or coordinates of their location. Please know we are compiling this information and creating a list of priorities based on need and severity.”
If you're safe, you can text any message to (828) 888-0440. If you're trying to find a loved one, visit DisasterCheckin.com to see if they've checked in. If you don't have internet access, text "SEARCH XXXXXXXXXX" (replace the X's with their phone number) to (828) 888-0440 to check if they've registered with us.

Housing Rights

Article

Know Your Rights: Renter Information – Pisgah Legal Housing Attorney David Bartholomew shared important information about the rights of renters with Blue Ridge Public Radio yesterday.

If tenants are confused about their rights or suspect that a landlord may be taking illegal actions against them, Pisgah Legal Services can be contacted [email protected] or 828-253-0406.

Civilian Deliveries and Volunteer Safety

Dangerous Environmental Health Hazards

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)

Voting Information for Upcoming Election

Buncombe County Elections Office is now open 9am-5pm to assist you. Early voting will begin Oct. 17. Absentee is happening now. Election Day will take place on November 5.

In order to vote you need to be registered. The registration deadline is Friday, October 11th. You can get the form online or by visiting Buncombe County Elections Office. If you need a photo ID for voting you can also get that for free at our office.

Early voting in Buncombe County will take place every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., from Oct. 17 through Nov. 1 at the following locations:

Black Mountain Library, 105 N. Dougherty St., Black Mountain
East Asheville Library, 3 Avon Road, Asheville
Enka-Candler Library, 1404 Sand Hill Road, Candler
Fairview Library, 1 Taylor Road, Fairview
Leicester Community Center, 2979 New Leicester Hwy., Leicester
South Buncombe Library, 260 Overlook Road, Asheville
UNCA Health & Counseling Center, 118 W.T Weaver Blvd., Asheville (new location)
Weaverville Community Center, 60 Lakeshore Drive, Weaverville
Dr. Wesley Grant Southside Center, 285 Livingston St., Asheville (in lieu of Board of Elections location)

West Asheville Library, 942 Haywood Road, Asheville

(for more detailed election day updates please refer to Buncombe County’s press brief from 10/9)

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Asheville/Buncombe County Specific:

The Buncombe County Register of Deeds has developed a web-based form to help people in locating and connecting with residents of Buncombe County. This resource allows individuals to tell the county about anyone who they believe is missing or cannot be reached. This resource is available to anyone within or outside of Buncombe County. This form is available at this link.
Call (828) 820-2761. Please leave a voicemail and someone with Register of Deeds will contact you as soon as they canOR
If you get in contact with someone who you submitted a form or called in about. Please email [email protected] or call (828) 820-2761 to let them know they have been found. This will help us prioritize our long list of names.
To volunteer for door-knocking and wellness checks with Buncombe County visit the Register of Deeds (205 College St.) from 10am - 5pm to get started.

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