Topics Related to Hurricane Helene

Staying Safe During Debris Removal Across Western North Carolina

Crews continue to remove debris across Western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s devastation. Residents are reminded to stay safe when removing debris from their properties. 

The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is continuing to remove roadside debris in Western North Carolina and is working on additional agreements with counties and municipalities to assist with that process. To date, 10 counties and 19 impacted cities and towns have signed agreements with NCDOT contractors to facilitate debris removal. 

La respuesta a la tormenta en el oeste de Carolina del Norte continua mientras aliados locales, estatales y federales ayudan a los afectados.

Resumen de las actualizaciones sobre la recuperación de Helene en todo el estado hasta el 18 de octubre de 2024.

Storm Response in Western North Carolina Continues as Local, State and Federal Partners Help Those Affected

Summary of updates on Helene recovery across the state as of Oct. 18, 2024.

Governor Cooper Joins United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in Western North Carolina to Survey Storm Damage and Receive Briefings on Recovery Efforts

Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in Western North Carolina for a briefing on recovery efforts with federal officials and view damaged areas in Asheville and Canton.

Gob. Cooper acompaña al Secretario de Transporte de EEUU, Pete Buttigieg, en el oeste de Carolina del Norte para evaluar daños por tormenta y recibir informes sobre medidas de recuperación

Gob. Roy Cooper acompañó hoy al Secretario de Transporte de EEUU, Pete Buttigieg, en el oeste de NC, durante un Resumen Ejecutivo con autoridades federales sobre medidas de recuperación; también observaron áreas dañadas en Asheville y Canton.

Governor Cooper Visits Yancey and Mitchell Counties to Survey Storm Damage as Federal, State, Local and Non-profit Partners Continue Unprecedented Response to Helene

Summary of updates on Helene recovery across the state as of Oct. 16, 2024.

Gob. Cooper visita Condados Yancey y Mitchell para evaluar daños por tormenta; aliados federales, estatales, locales y organizaciones benéficas continúan respuesta sin precedentes a Helene

Resumen: Informe sobre las medidas estatales de recuperación por Helene al 16 de octubre, 2024.

Governor Cooper Surveys Storm Damage in Buncombe County as Resources Continue to Surge into Western North Carolina During Unprecedented Response to Hurricane Helene

Comunicado de Prensa en español

Read the Governor’s Executive Order focused on addressing urgent needs related to drinking water and wastewater treatment in areas impacted by the storm.

Gob. Cooper evalúa daños por tormenta en Condado Buncombe; recursos siguen escalando al oeste de NC en respuesta sin precedentes al Huracán Helene

La respuesta sin precedentes de NC al impacto Helene en el oeste del estado sigue en pleno vigor; socorristas estatales, federales y locales continúan escalando recursos y asistencia en las áreas afectadas.

Unprecedented Storm Response by Local, Federal and State Resources Continues in Western North Carolina

An unprecedented response to damage caused by Hurricane Helene continues in Western North Carolina. State, federal and local response workers are working around the clock to surge assistance into the region.