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Reflections from an emotional victim of Hurricane Helene.

#Asheville #BlackMountain #Weaverville #RAD #Swannanoa #Fairview #Arden #Montreat #Barnardsville #Woodfin #BiltmoreForest #BentCreek #AveryCreek #RoyalPines
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curious3d.bsky.social
This location at the Nature Center in Asheville still looks almost exactly this way, a year later. People a little ways east in Swannanoa, who got hit so hard, are still in need.
August 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
namelessguild.bsky.social
Please watch tonight’s town hall with Chuck Edwards in Asheville, NC. Remember, we were devastated by Hurricane Helene and Scott Turner Xed “DEI is dead at HUB” referring to our Draft Recovery Plan. There are so many questions that need answering @maddow.msnbc.com
March 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
namelessguild.bsky.social
Is DEI going to ruin Asheville’s Helene Recovery plans?
March 13, 2025 at 11:26 AM
namelessguild.bsky.social
🚨New Website🚨
Get updated information from Ashevillerecovers.org

#Asheville #Buncombe #Helene #HurricaneHelene #Recovery
February 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
namelessguild.bsky.social
North Carolina has received $1.65 billion in CDBG-DR funds, of which the City of Asheville has received $225 million. Please join us to share your experiences and input to help determine how these funds should be used to rebuild our communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
February 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
namelessguild.bsky.social
#AshevilleStrong
Celebrating Art and Community After Hurricane Helene at Asheville Art Museum #Helene #HurricaneHelene #BuncombeCounty #Asheville #WNCStrong

www.ashevilleart.org/exhibitions/...
Asheville Strong - Asheville Art Museum
www.ashevilleart.org
February 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
namelessguild.bsky.social
🚨 The final day to apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance is next week, February 6. Don't miss this critical chance to receive Helene recovery support.🚨

💻 Apply online: bit.ly/3rU0rAB
🏢 In person: Visit a Disaster Recovery Center at Buncombe County locations

#FEMA #Buncombe #HeleneRecovery
Home | disasterassistance.gov
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February 1, 2025 at 5:53 AM
namelessguild.bsky.social
Local artist, Lauren Graeber, has published her first booklet about her process of recovery from
#Helene - Get it now at substack.com/@laurengraeber

#BlackMountain #HurricaneHelene #BuncombeCounty #ProcessingTrauma
January 31, 2025 at 2:56 AM
namelessguild.bsky.social
“FEMA has been a disaster, no matter where they are.” - Quote from Trump while visiting Asheville 4 months after Helene.

Is this rhetoric helping or hurting those trying to recover in WNC?

#FEMA #WNC #Asheville #Helene #HeleneRecovery #Trump

www.citizen-times.com/story/news/l...
‘Days of betrayal and neglect are over,' Trump says during visit of Helene-ravaged WNC
President Donald Trump visited WNC Jan. 24 to meet with families and survey damage from Tropical Storm Helene, which hit WNC four months ago.
www.citizen-times.com
January 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
namelessguild.bsky.social
Wildfire near Old Fort prompts evacuations

wlos.com/news/local/f...
Wildfire near Old Fort prompts evacuations; second fire reported north of Marion
An outside fire has been reported on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort after a tree fell on a power line, local authorities said.
wlos.com
January 30, 2025 at 2:00 AM
namelessguild.bsky.social
Pratt & Whitney will expand Asheville plant in $285 million project; will add 325 jobs. Is this the way Asheville recovers?

#AshevilleStrong #AVLStrong #HeleneRecovery #BuncombeCounty #BuncombeHeals

www.citizen-times.com/story/news/2...
Pratt & Whitney will expand Asheville plant in $285 million project; will add 325 jobs
Pratt & Whitney's plant fully opened in 2022 and plans to expand again in the coming years, Gov. Josh Stein announced Jan. 28.
www.citizen-times.com
January 29, 2025 at 7:59 PM
namelessguild.bsky.social
Agriculture Recovery Center is open Tuesday, January 28, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Dana Community Center, 2879 Upward Road, Flat Rock NC 28731 #HeleneRecovery
January 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
namelessguild.bsky.social
Asheville artists and business owners demand action from federal leaders, not just visits

#Asheville #Helene #HeleneRecovery #WNCStrong

abcnews4.com/news/local/a...
Asheville artists and business owners demand action from federal leaders, not just visits
We spoke with residents in the River Arts District and Biltmore Village to see how recovery efforts have been going and their thoughts on the president's visit.
abcnews4.com
January 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
namelessguild.bsky.social
Will #Asheville Artists fully recover? #Buncombe #Helene #Recovery #WNCStrong

How Artists Are Rebuilding Asheville After Hurricane Helene

www.artnews.com/art-in-ameri...
How Artists Are Rebuilding Asheville After Hurricane Helene
Artists like Melissa Weiss, Hannah Cole, and Josh Copus took on creative approaches to rebuilding Asheville's flooded River Arts District.
www.artnews.com
January 25, 2025 at 7:41 PM
namelessguild.bsky.social
Asheville chefs earn four James Beard Award semifinalist nominations #Asheville

avltoday.6amcity.com/food/ashevil...
Asheville chefs earn four James Beard Award semifinalist nominations
Explore the four chefs + restaurants in the 828 that have been nominated, from first-timers to previous finalists.
avltoday.6amcity.com
January 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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“That is why I am urging FEMA to extend its Transitional Sheltering Assistance program for six months to get folks through the winter in safe, secure shelter as they rebuild their homes.” #ncpol #ncweather #hurricanehelene

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Gov. Josh Stein calls on FEMA to extend hotel vouchers for Helene victims in western NC • NC Newsline
Gov. Josh Stein has asked FEMA to extend the agency’s Transition Sheltering Assistance program for eligible North Carolinians six months
ncnewsline.com
January 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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appalachianoctopus.bsky.social
If you're wanting to help those in WNC affected by Hurricane Helene, I recommend donating to United Way of Asheville and BeLoved Asheville as they have been - and will continue to be - providing assistance here.

www.unitedwayabc.org

www.belovedasheville.com

#hurricanehelene #wncstrong #asheville
January 17, 2025 at 8:37 PM
namelessguild.bsky.social
What’s your favorite restaurant in Asheville?

#AshevilleRestaurantWeek #BuncombeCounty #Asheville #AVL
January 22, 2025 at 12:18 PM
namelessguild.bsky.social
#AshevilleRestaurantWeek
January 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
namelessguild.bsky.social
#AshevilleRestaurantWeek starts tomorrow - Jan. 21 - 27! Support #Asheville and enjoy a great meal at the same time!

#Helene #HeleneRecovery #BuncombeCounty
January 20, 2025 at 6:15 PM
namelessguild.bsky.social
I hope they know about the SDE tool from FEMA.

#Asheville #Helene #Recovery

www.citizen-times.com/story/news/l...
Marquee artists hopeful for summer reopening, recount losses in Tropical Storm Helene
Marquee founder optimistic about reopening River Arts District gallery more than three months after Tropical Storm Helene.
www.citizen-times.com
January 18, 2025 at 2:34 PM
namelessguild.bsky.social
Is this a good recovery strategy? publicinput.com/ashevillerec...

#Asheville #Helene #BuncombeCounty
Asheville Recovers - PublicInput
This hub provides updates on the City of Asheville s recovery process and a place for community members to join the conversation i n the aftermath of Hurricane Helene . If you have questions about the...
publicinput.com
January 18, 2025 at 12:24 AM
namelessguild.bsky.social
The City of Asheville (COA) is asking you to share your thoughts on what matters most as Helene Recovery priorities are established. Fill out this quick survery! It’s vital to how the COA proceeds during this recovery phase. #Asheville #AVL #Helene publicinput.com/avlbusinessr...
2025 City of Asheville Recovery Priorities - PublicInput
The City of Asheville is asking you to share your thoughts on what matters most as Helene Recovery priorities are established. Your voice plays a critical role in helping the City of Asheville allocat...
publicinput.com
January 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM
namelessguild.bsky.social
Updates from the CIBO meeting for the City of Asheville.

#FloodPlain #Helene #HurricaneHelene
January 17, 2025 at 1:28 PM
namelessguild.bsky.social
“Do you remember life before the storm?”

“No.”

- A conversation with a cashier
January 16, 2025 at 11:39 PM