Yancey County Local Government

10-30-2024

Here are the latest updates from the county meeting on October 29th:

Comfort Stations: Located at Sacred Heart, Blue Ridge Elementary, Freewill Baptist Church, OC Whitson, and Bee Log.

Temporary Jobs: Apply online, at Freds, or at the courthouse (110 Town Square, Room 11).

Freds Hours: Open 4-7pm on October 30th and 31st for reorganization. Normal hours resume November 1st.

Warehouse Space: 2,800 pallets stored in Mitchell County.

Well Test Kits: Available at the Health Department. Call 828-682-1927.

Debris Removal: SDR has started. Leave sorted debris on state-maintained roads.

Tax Reassessment: Awaiting state guidance.

Venmo Donations: $22,000 received for Reconciliation House’s fuel assistance program.

Fuel Provision: Provided to Pensacola and Big Creek.

French Broad Electric: Crews are working hard to restore power, with significant progress in Big Creek, Little Creek, and Pensacola.

Sheriff’s Office: Conducted over 2,300 welfare checks. 10 deaths confirmed, 3 individuals missing.

Town of Burnsville: 95% of the municipal water system restored. Full restoration expected in the coming weeks.

Yancey County Schools: Schools accounted for all students and staff. Various emergency uses for school facilities. Awaiting water restoration at Blue Ridge Elementary and Cane River Middle.

Fire Department: Cleared debris, assisted in rescue efforts, and marked hazards.

National Guard: Assisted in search and recovery, debris clearing, and distribution of supplies.

DOT: Created temporary access roads and stabilized bridges. Installing temporary bridges in several locations.

FEMA: Received over 5,000 applications, awarded $8.1 million. DRC next to Fred’s open daily 8am-7pm.

We would also like to thank our community partners with PATH for their volunteer support during the community meeting.

For more details, visit our Facebook page or contact the relevant departments.

Thank you for your continued support and resilience.

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