Demolition/Construction

Demolition/Construction^[a]

10/3: 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. (From Hall Fletcher Neighborhood listserv) SMART to assume mud in the entire area is affected.

Volunteers will be at Asheville Tool Library, 16 Smith Mill Rd, repairing tools and generators 10/7, 10am - 12pm^[b]

Buncombe County is currently hiring to help with debris removal efforts https://www.debrisjobs.com/

Permits & Inspections is open and are waiving fees for emergency repair permits. Go to buncombecounty.org/permits to learn more.

Construction Supplies

• Ace Hardware (800 Fairview Road)
• Ace Hardware (10/1) 812 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
• Henderson Home Depot taking cards, has porta potties
• Large Squeegee for the floor was being sold for .01 at Home Depot on Oakley yesterday. They were all super helpful.

Clean Up Efforts

• Debris removal, muck and gut, mold sanitation, 828-712-7040, @allhandsandhearts
• Mold treatment, 828STRONG or 423-523-4410

Home Building

• Obsidian Homes- Chris Givens 910-234-8478 www.obsidianhomesnc.com. I will be up there as soon as they allow us in to help!

Geotagged Dangerous Situation Reporting

To report dangerous situations such as road blockages and landslides utilize this Buncombe County Form:

https://report.buncombecounty.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFv8whleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXx8zBWkLlSWJjFFya7P2c5rzWlK6zlh2OEkiqzRBm0pvXaYQyynZEe-Mg_aem_Vg5L8TCHqxMZMDmsfhy6uA

Road Clearing

• 10/3, AM: MILLS RIVER–Free supplies available at Calvary Chapel, located at 5516 Boylston Highway, Mills River, NC 28759 We have been blessed with canned foods, fresh & packaged fruit, snacks, breads, water, diapers, baby food & formula, clothes, towels, cleaning supplies, etc. Meals being served. We are open from 10am to 4pm. We also have crews ready to clear out downed trees if you have a need for assistance. Contact via FB Messenger as phone lines are clogged

Tree/Debris Removal

• Jai Fai - cuts down trees but needs help: (475) 422-1292
• Crisis Clean Up, (844)965-1386. We will connect you with volunteers from local relief organizations who may be able to assist with: Muck Out, Trees, Tarp, Debris. All services are free, but service is not guaranteed due to the overwhelming need. Volunteers work free of charge and provide the tools and equipment necessary to complete the work.

Heavy Equipment

• Text +1 (828) 712 7380 if in need of heavy equipment to move any downed/immobile objects. (added 10/2 at 12:32 PM, information via live 99.9 radio)

Hazardous Material Reporting

If you come across hazardous materials in your area following the flooding from Hurricane Helene, please report them immediately by emailing [email protected]. Provide pertinent information including location, description of item and pictures. If possible, take clear photos of the items and their surroundings to aid in proper identification and removal.