On Friday, Sept. 27, western North Carolina was hammered by Hurricane Helene. It brought historic flooding and destruction to many mountain communities.

Though the storm is gone, impacts from Helene are ongoing and life-threatening to those living and working in the areas most affected.

To get the latest information on shelter locations, supply distribution sites, school closings and delays, and ways you can help, click the links below.

N.C. Department of Public Safety - Hurricane Helene Resources

Western N.C. Travel Advisory

Road Closures and Conditions

Emergency Shelter Locations

Operating Pharmacy Locations in western North Carolina

Internet Access Sites:

School Closings and Delays

Track/Report Outages

County and city specific information and updates can be found here:

Ashe County

Avery County

Buncombe County

City of Asheville

Burke County

Haywood County

Henderson County

Madison County

McDowell County

Mitchell County

Polk County

Rutherford County

Watauga County

Town of Boone

Yancey County

Additional resources:

ReadyNC | N.C. Disaster Unemployment Assistance | NCDHHS Helene Recovery | FEMA | DisasterAssistance.Gov