Transylvania County resources for food and water

"Water and food was delivered to Transylvania County Tuesday by helicopter. Meal distributions in the community are listed below:"

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• Please remember, there is not a general shortage of fuel or food...
• I-40 is closed toward Tennessee and headed east. I -26, NC 280 and US 64 are open.
• Shelters remain open at the Transylvania County Parks and Recreation Center and the Ag Center at the Asheville Airport.
• Public curfew will remain in effect from 8 pm-8 am for all of Transylvania County. Citizens are to limit travel during this period to emergencies only. Water is receding and many roads are open, but there are still downed trees and power lines throughout the county.
• Call emergency dispatch for emergencies only.
• The next update will be Monday evening.

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Anchor Baptist is coordinating volunteer efforts and is accepting donations to support those efforts. Please reach out to Anchor directly with donations or volunteer availability.
• Solid waste disposal sites for debris and spoiled food will open on Monday throughout the county. Locations include Anchor Baptist, Pisgah Forest Convenience Site, See Off Convenience Site, Zion Church in Rosman, and the parking area between County Tax Office and Library in Brevard.
• Dispose of any food that has been in contact with flood waters or not properly refrigerated. If in doubt, throw it out.

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Emergency management will be coordinating with fire departments to identify community needs and get resources distributed. If you are in need of water, reach out to your local fire department.
• Due to the support of Brunswick County Sheriff, we have started aerial damage assessments and will begin delivery of some supplies in areas that have not been accessible starting this afternoon.
• A wide variety of organizations are collaborating in the emergency response for our community from federal, state and local government agencies, nonprofits, faith community and private businesses.

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• Emergency management staff is working with Comporium to restore as much communication as possible within the county and exploring options to support wireless communications.
• Please continue to use water conservation measures. Power has been restored to the Brevard water treatment plant. Water service has been partially restored to the Town of Rosman, but is under a boil water advisory. Bottled water has been delivered to Rosman Town Hall. Be sure to boil water or use bottled water if your well or spring has been contaminated by flood water.

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• County Emergency Management is working with Transylvania County Schools to establish feeding sites for children and to coordinate food distribution as resources arrive.
• Duke is reporting over 420 technicians in Henderson and Transylvania today. Power is expected to be restored to a majority of locations by Friday. Duke is starting work at substations and working out from there to restore power. Be wary of downed lines that may become active again as power is restored. If water has covered outlets, plugs or the power meter, electrical components and wiring will need to be replaced before re-energizing.