The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has deployed a team of experts from across the United States to support local, state and federal agencies in response to Hurricane Helene. We continue working in western North Carolina to support survivors in their recovery process. Current response efforts include supporting Buncombe County and the city of Asheville, North Carolina, to restore safe drinking water and helping to remove debris from impacted communities that have asked for our assistance.  

Throughout the response efforts, USACE's number one priority is life, health, and safety of all who are affected by Hurricane Helene.

Closely monitor local media for forecast updates and directions provided by local officials.

Local Resources

• North Carolina Department of Public Safety
• FEMA Region 4

Social Media

• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Facebook 
• North Carolina Emergency Management Facebook
• @NCEmergency Twitter/X
• @FEMARegion4 Twitter/X

• National Flood Insurance Program coverage for flood damage that homeowners insurance won’t cover
• Flood Map Service Center for determining your flood risk
• Build an emergency kit, strengthen your home, and make a family evacuation plan.
• Listen to your all-weather radio or TV for information.
• During a hurricane, take refuge in a small interior room, closet or hallway on the lowest level.
• Stay alert for extended rainfall and subsequent flooding even after a hurricane or tropical storm has ended.
• Follow your local officials’ evacuation order! If you evacuate, return home only when officials say it is safe.
• ​After the hurricane has passed, drive only if necessary and avoid flooded roads and washed out bridges.