Hurricane Helene Recovery Information

Local Updates

Click the phone numbers/emails in the listings below to place the call or message.

If you wish to volunteer please call the new Ashe County Volunteer Hotline at call (336) 740-9282.

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Pam’s Unique Boutique is offering FREE Lady’s Shoes & Boots. All are size 8. If you have been affected by the storm and in need of footwear, go by Pam’s Unique downtown West Jefferson

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The Arts Council of Independence, Va. presents the Classic Comedy, The Odd Couple in the Historic Independence Courthouse Oct. 11th & 12th @ 7pm & Sunday Matinee Oct. 13th @ 2pm.  Tickets are Adults, $15; Seniors & Students $12, and available at the door one hour before each performance. Cash, checks, debit & credit cards accepted or call 276-238-1217

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The Annual Sheriff’s Dept. Hope for the Holidays & Operation Medicine Drop will be Thurs. Oct. 31st from 10-2 at the Sheriff’s Office. Bring Unused Prescription & Over-the-Counter Meds to safely dispose of. They’ll be taking Donations for the Badges of Ashe Annual Shop with-a- Cop. For info call 336-846-5633

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Due to the impact of Hurricane Helene, the 2024 Festival of the Frescoes has been postponed

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A Hamburger & Hotdog Lunch will be Saturday, October 12th from 11-2 @ Granny’s Attic. Which will be open 9-4. Breakfast food & drinks will be served in the morning.This year, those who have suffered loss and have needs, may take items without charge. Others should make a donation for the goods they take. Proceeds will be used to help those in our community over the next months

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Shelter Baptist Church will no longer serve breakfast; HOWEVER, they will continue to serve Supper at 5pm every day including Sunday until further notice

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Food Kitchen at Molley Chomper in Lansing is Open to all, til 6:30 or 7pm. Soup, sandwiches & dessert. Supplies & clothing also available

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The Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone is offering warm Showers, WiFi access, and fresh cooked vegetarian meals. Lunch 12-1:30, Dinner 6-7:30pm. Additionally, they are offering Trauma-Relief Sessions throughout the community in the coming weeks. Call 800-392-6870

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The Schools in Ashe Co. Distribution site hours are now 9-4

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The NEW Volunteer Opportunities Hotline is: 336-740-9282…..Needs Hotline: 336-846-5877

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Farming Supplies are at the Test Farm in Laurel Springs from 8:30-6:30

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If any of the churches or other distribution centers are running low on supplies, call Donnie Elliott at 336-620-2322 or Brian Walton at 336-977-2401. They’ll find what you need and bring it to you

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Ways to Donate: Ashe Food Pantry at ashefoodpantry.org click on disaster relief / Greater Lansing Area Development / Partnership of Ashe / Generations Ashe / Various Churches / Local Non-Profits

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There is now a New FB Page called, “Ashe County Hurricane Helene Lost & Found.” This has been set up for anyone who has lost or found sentimental items due the storm, in hopes of getting them to the rightful owners. Everyone is encouraged to join

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Smethport UMC is serving Lineman & other workers

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The Oddfellows are working with Downhome NC from the Lodge to supply Chainsaws, Shovels, & willing Hands wherever needed

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If you can donate Generators to help those who are dependent on oxygen, call 919-302-4003 or 828-434-8888

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WiFi / Charging Stations: Ashe Food Pantry; Ashe Chamber; Old Store Grassy Creek (porch loghts will be on 24/7 for WiFi accessibility; Jefferson & WJ UMC; First Baptist Church hotspot in the parking lot-password case sensitive WJFbcFree; Ashe Baptist Association; Arts Council; Oldhouse Goods; Ashe Co. Lobrary; Museum of Ashe Co. History; Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church; Todd FD; Ashe Alliance Church; Carolina West; Buffalo Tavern

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The Salvation Army is partnering with Lee Williams, “Cooking for Christ” to provide 2,000 meals for residents & Emergency Disaster Workers Saturday, Oct. 12th at the Creston FD at 10:30am. If you would like to donate to Cooking for Christ visit HelpSalvationArmy.org or call 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769)

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Food: *North Beaver Baptist Church next to Dr. Pepper on Hwy. 163, has loads of Water, Gatorade, Food, Propane, & Clothes. Everyone is encouraged to go by and pick up what you need

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Food: The Burley Tobacco Warehouse on the Backstreet has Supplies, Canned Food, Baby Items, formula, water, personal care & more

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Food: Second Harvest Food Bank will serve Lunch at 11 & Supper @ 5pm daily at Family Central. Eat in, Pick Up or Delivery (if possible). All churches are invited to volunteer to serve, deliver or clean up each day. Bald Mtn. Church has Food, Baby Items, Cleaning Supplies & more. For info call 336-877-1550

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Food: The WJ Church of Christ (behind the WJ Park) has Fruits, Canned Foods, Bread, Cereal, Water, Baby Products, personal Hygiene Products & more. They also have Cleaning Supply Buckets, Bleach, washing powder, wheel barrows, rakes, shovels, mops, brooms, hoes, Box Fans, Tarps, Pillows, Blankets & Sheets. They will be open Noon to 5pm daily this week

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Red Cross is currently at Emergency Shelters set up at: First Christian Church in Mountain City at 401 West Maine / Holmes Convocation Center in Boone at 111 River Street / West Wilkes Middle School

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Emergency Shelters: Ashe Co. High School

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Westwood Elementary is offering Emergency Childcare for children (grades K-8) of emergency personnel from 7:30-5:30. For more info email [email protected]

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Laundry: Laurel Springs FD has a mobile laundromat

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Supply Hubs: All Elementary Schools; Fire Depts.; Churches in and around Jefferson & West Jefferson, Warrensville & Lansing; Ashe Food Pantry; Ashe Really Cares; Family Central; Just Wing It has Canned Food; Ashe Baptist Association; Steve Ashley’s Residence on Hardin Gilley Rd. in Warrensville; Ashe Co. Farm Bureau; Ashe Pregnancy Care Center; Jimmy & Jean’s Family Entertainment; Riverview CC has Water & Food; Randy Marion Ford & Chevrolet

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Showers, Water, Lodging: Ashe Co. High School, Emergency Shelter / Jefferson UMC-Showers / Todd FD-Showers form 4-7pm each evening / Upper Mtn. Research Station-Showers / Buffalo Tavern, Limited Lodging, call Steve 828-278-7394 / Glendale Springs Inn & Rest. Showers 24/7, Limited Lodging, call 336-977-6192 / Lansing FD, (Potable Water, bring own containers) / Fleetwood FD (Potable Water, bring your own containers) / Cattle Market on Hwy. 16 Potable Water / Ashe Co. Arts Council, outside spigots for water refill / Shatley Springs, Water-bring containers

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Food: Ashe Food Pantry is handing out bags of Snacks, Eggs, Bread, Gatorade, Water, Feminine Products, Paper Goods

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Food: Chestnut Hill Baptist Church in Crumpler will serve Lunch @ 11 and Supper @ 5pm daily for the rest of the week. They also have Propane, and Gas that can possibly be delivered, Starlink, Baby Items, Specialty Formulas, Clothes & Food. They’re having a kid drive, if you know of a kid that’s needs something, please call or text 828-434-0329

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Food: Midway Baptist Church (behind Walmart), has Food, Supplies & Pet Food. They are in need of Flashlights & Batteries, 5-Gallon EMPTY Gas cans for 4-wheelers delivering meals, Cleaning Supplies

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Food: Smethport Baptist Church has Food, Cleaning Supplies, Diapers, & Hygiene products. They will be handing out 10-12 & 4-6 daily

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Food: Westwood, Mountain View, Blue Ridge Elementary Schools are offering Food, Supplies, Water, Pet Food from 8-5, M-F

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Food: West Jefferson UMC is offering Food, Cleaning Supplies and Water / They’re also collecting Water & Cleaning Supply Donations. They will be offering Hot Soup & Sandwiches at noon daily

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Food: Alliance Church at 220 Lynch Colvard Rd. in Jefferson is open 9-7 Mon. thru Wednesday, with supplies, water, non-perishables, baby supplies, pet food restrooms and water to fill your container. They are also offering Gasoline. Call 336-246-2979

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Disaster Unemployment: If you have become unemployed due to Helene, the DUA can provide temporary payments for people who, as a direct result of Hurricane Helene has become unemployed. The deadline to apply for these benefits, is Dec. 2nd. Apply by calling the DUA Hotline @ 919-629-3857

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“Crisis Clean-Up” is a group of Churches to help with Clean Up from Natural disasters. If you need help call them at 1-844-965-1386

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Samaritan’s Purse is stationed at Alliance Church. If you need trees cut down from your house, help removing mud and debris or cleanup of homes, call 1-833-747-1234 to place a work order and they will get help to you! If you are Renting, make sure the Owner calls so they can give permission to work on the property. Also, if you are willing to help, call 828-386-8667

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Ashe Co. High School is the designated Shelter

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Grants / Available Funding: Ashe Advantage Project Strength Meets Hope Grant; US Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance 1-800-659-2955 or sba.gov

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Todd FD will hand out supplies from 4-9pm daily & open for showers from 4-7pm daily. For info call Mandy at 901-233-9187

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Urgent Care Services (for when you need non-emergency prompt attention) are available at 261 Longvue Drive in Boone (across from Watauga Medical Center) from 10am -7pm, M-F and in the Baker Center at 436 Hospital Drive, Suite 230, Linville from 8am-5pm

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The Volunteer Hotline is: 336-740-9282 / IF in need, that Hotline is: 336-846-5877

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There will be Generators & Extension Cords available for anyone that is on oxygen and has No Power. For info call 828-406-0980

Previous Local Updates

Click the phone numbers/emails in the listings below to place the call or message.

If you wish to volunteer please call the new Ashe County Volunteer Hotline at call (336) 740-9282.

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The Lost Province Center for Cultural Arts is operating a donation center in Lansing!
9710 Hwy 194 Lansing, NC 28643

Donation center is open Monday-Saturday 9a-4p

The school campus has free wifi, bathrooms and showers.

The GoFundMe to support LPCCA's operation can be found here: https://gofund.me/63ed9c49

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This is a joint news release shared on behalf of App State, the Town of Boone, Watauga County and the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. https://today.appstate.edu/2024/10/09/recovery

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This is the direct link for updated openings/closings for UNC Health Appalachian: https://apprhs.org/openings-and-closings-hurricane-helene/. The link will be updated daily!

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Concerning disaster relief efforts in Lansing Area: Donations of certain supplies are greatly needed and appreciated. Stay updated on specific supply needs by checking lansingrecovery.com and base donations on list.
Deliveries of supplies should be made to:
The Early Learning Center
406 School Ave, WJ.
People needing supplies:
Go to the old Lansing School, Lost Province Center for Cultural Arts.
For monetary donations, volunteers and volunteers with equipment go to lansingrecovery.com for sign up.
Please continue remembering all affected by the storm in your thoughts and prayers.

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The image posted above today's updates is a quick, short, list of reputable agencies for monetary donations. We are trying to encourage the transition from tangible supplies to monetary donations in order to meet the unmet needs as well as slow the influx of supplies as our churches and organizations are getting full and running out of storage space. We will certainly not turn away tangible donations. This is not an all-inclusive list, obviously, we simply tried to identify those that met the requests we’ve seen coming in.

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The Volunteer & Needs Hotline is experiencing some issues this morning due to the magnitude of incoming calls! If all lines are tied up due to talking with people or people leaving messages, the lines are kicking over to a “we’re closed” message. They are troubleshooting and working on a resolution. Please help spread the word that this is being resolved and not to give up trying to send help!

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FEMA will be working their way through the County over the next week assisting folks with the application process for Disaster Survivor Assistance, and will also be setting up some physical locations where people can come to them.

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EMERGENCY SHELTERS/CHILD CARE

*Ashe County High School

*Westwood Elementary School- emergency childcare center for children (grades K-8) of emergency personnel - 7:30 am-5:30 pm. For more info, email -[email protected]

Generations Ashe Adult Heath Care is open.

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SUPPLY HUBS

All The Elementary Schools, All the Fire Departments, Churches in around Jefferson and West Jefferson, Warrensville and Lansing,
*Ashe Food Pantry
*Ashe Really Cares,
*Family Central,
*Ashe County High School,
*Salvation Army (clothing),
*Just Wing It (canned food),
*Ashe Baptist Association,
Steve Ashley’s residence on the Hardin Gilley Rd in the Clifton Community
*Ashe Pregnancy Care Center,
*Ashe County Farm Bureau,
*Jimmy & Jean's Family Entertainment,
*Riverview Community Center (water, food),
Randy Marion Ford/Chevrolet Buick GMC

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WAYS TO DONATE

Cash Only Donations: Send to: Ashe Recovery Restoration
150 Government Circle Suite 1400
Jefferson NC, 28640

Ashe Food Pantry- ashefoodpantry.org click on disaster relief

Greater Lansing Area Development

Partnership of Ashe

Generations Ashe

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GRANTS/AVAILABLE FUNDING:

* Ashe Advantage Project Strength Meets Hope Grant

* Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)-click HERE and HERE

* Applying for FEMA Assistance- disasterassitance.gov, Fema App, or 1-800-621-3362

* US Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance 1-800-659-2955 or sba.gov

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OXYGEN

*Lincare-12-hour bottles of oxygen for current Lincare patients.
Patients need to reach out to Lincare directly.

*Ashe County High School-oxygen concentrators

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DAILY MEALS

Glendale Springs Inn & Restaurant- also a distribution center, motel is open for showers 24/7

*West Jefferson United Methodist Church (each day 9am-6 pm)

*Jefferson United Methodist Church (served each day at 12 pm)

*The Gathering Church (each day 5-7 pm)

Valley Home Church Saturday 10-2 in Creston

Chesnut Hill Missionary Baptist Church at noon and 5:00 p.m.

South Fork Church is Todd daily

Shelter Baptist Church meals at 5:00 daily

Bristol Baptist Church Saturday noon-6.  For deliveries call 620-2927- or 828-228-3998

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WIFI/CHARGING STATIONS/INTERNET

*Ashe Food Pantry-FEMA Internet Access

*Ashe Chamber The Venue

*Old Store at Grassy Creek (porch lights will stay on for WIFI accessibility all day/night)

*West Jefferson United Methodist Church

*First Baptist Church West Jefferson-free WIFI hotspot in church parking lot. Case sensitive password:       WJFbcFree

*Florence Thomas Art School

*Ashe Baptist Association

*Jefferson United Methodist Church

*Ashe County Arts Council

*The Gathering Church

*Oldhouse Goods

*Ashe County Public Library

*Museum of Ashe County History

*Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church

*Ashe County Emergency Management Satellite Internet Access Locations- click HERE.

*Generations Ashe (M-F, 8am-5 pm)

*Todd Fire Dept

*Ashe Alliance Church

*Carolina West Wireless

*Buffalo Tavern

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SUPPLY DROP OFF/PICK UP LOCATIONS

*Style Depot (will deliver to Warrensville Fire Dept)

*DAV Chap 80 Ashe County & DAV Chap 90 Watauga-supplying generators, extensions cords, and gas cans to anyone on oxygen who does not have power. Will be located at Tractor Supply when items arrive. Call (828)406-0980 for more info.

*Third Day Market- (supplies can be donated 9am-4pm and can include bottled water, batteries, candles, toilet paper)

*Partnership of Ashe (drop off/pick up location for items for children 17 years and younger)

*Skyline National Bank (drop off location for supplies)

*Mia's Mark Salon (drop off for supplies, times posted daily on Facebook page)

*Regency Properties- drop off location (water, linens, towels, diapers, chainsaw supplies)

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SHOWERS/WATER REFILL/ICE/LODGING

*Ashe County High School (emergency shelter)

*Jefferson United Methodist Church (showers, non-potable water)

*Fleetwood Fire Dept (potable water-bring own containers)

*Lansing Fire Dept (potable water-bring own containers)

*Cattle Market on Hwy 16 (potable water)

*Ashe County Arts Council (outside spigots for water refill)

*Museum of Ashe County History (water)

*Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church (water on the front porch)

*Upper Mountain Research Station (hot shower trailer delivered Oct 1)

*Ashe Alliance Church (bring own water container)

*Buffalo Tavern (water, limited lodging available, call Steve (828) 278-7394)

*Shatley Springs (bring jugs for water)

*Glendale Springs Inn & Restaurant (limited lodging available, call (336) 977-6192)

*Walmart

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CLEAN UP/RESTORATION:

*Alliance Bible Fellowship-location for Samaritan's Purse.
For church, call (828) 264-8312.
For mud outs/clean outs, call (833) 747-1234.

*Crisis Clean Up- 1-844-965-1386

*Appalachian Innkeepers & Janitorial Supply-care kits (hotel shampoo, soap, take out trays, cleaning products, and more) available for purchase and will be delivered to location.
Call Amanda at (828) 297-6404 or (828) 266-1977

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FARMERS

Supplies are at the test farm in Laurel Springs 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

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POST OFFICE INFORMATION

Lansing, Fleetwood, Crumpler, and Creston Post Offices are closed indefinitely.
Other area post offices are handling the bulk of the mail and rural mail delivery when carriers can safely travel.