Is your organization looking to help out with post Helene recovery? TAP into a new program designed to streamline the authorization of quick-action, community-led recovery initiatives on public properties impacted by Tropical Storm Helene.
Helene Neighborhood Leadership Reflections Asheville residents’ resilience and creative talents shone brightly in the dark days and weeks following Tropical Storm Helene. Neighbors united to share information and life-saving resources across neighborhoods. Existing relationships grew into networks of community care resulting in unprecedented action and incredible innovation. In the weeks following the storm, Asheville received support from [...]
Two key players in impactful local community climate action are you and your neighbors. This section provides some practical tools to tap into your motivation, take care of yourself, and build neighborhood connections and cohesion. In this section you’ll find resources for the following personal and community action strategies: Personal ID Climate Action Super Powers Take Care of [...]
In our individual, family, professional, and community lives, each of us can take personal action to slow climate change. Alongside our preparation to adapt to a changing climate, we can change our habits and systems to conserve resources and reduce our footprint. Slight changes in the little things we do every day can add up [...]
Cold snaps and heat waves can be as disruptive or deadly as any other climate event. In Asheville, we’re seeing increasing high temperatures in the summer and unpredictable fluctuations year round. Older residents, pregnant people, young children, people with unreliable heating or cooling systems, and neighbors with health challenges can be particularly vulnerable to extreme [...]
Asheville’s proximity to large swaths of lush forest is a defining feature of our beautiful landscapes and outdoor recreation. However, in times of heightened risk due to post storm debris, or during extended drought, our forested lands are at risk for wildfires. Neighborhoods next to or surrounded by dense vegetation are more vulnerable to wildfire, [...]
Landslides occur quickly, often with little notice. If your home, workplace, or a road you rely on may be vulnerable to landslides, learn to recognize the signs of slope instability and take steps to reduce your landslide risk. These Asheville neighborhoods have elevated landslide risk for homes and road closures: Balentree, Beaucatcher, Beaverdam, Biltmore Village, Chunns Cove, [...]
The rivers and creeks that surround our mountain communities bring great joy and beauty, along with increased risks when we experience heavy rainfall. Many households, especially those in floodplains, are subject to flooding and can benefit from proactive planning. This is particularly true as we face increasingly unpredictable weather. The actions you take should be based [...]
Build a Kit Gather the following supplies so you can shelter in place without utilities for at least 72 hours: more details and kit checklists in multiple languages available on ready.gov/kit Water (1 gallon/person/day) Water filtration system Nonperishable food & pet food Charged power bank or energy station Battery-powered or hand crank-radio First aid kit Flashlight and extra batteries Candles and matches Whistle to signal [...]
While Western North Carolina is no stranger to extreme weather events, the growing intensity and frequency of these events has led to increased property damage and costs as well as a greater urgency to build personal and community resilience. Climate Risks In Asheville: The City of Asheville’s Climate Resilience Assessment identified [...]
As western NC has experienced firsthand in the wake of 2024’s Tropical Storm Helene, climate change is here and impacting our people, homes and businesses. Although we can’t predict the future, we know that Asheville is experiencing more frequent and more intense weather events. Climate change is driven by human activities such as burning fossil fuels [...]
Happy Earth Month! Together, we have diverted over ONE MILLION POUNDS of food waste from the landfill! Thank you for your efforts in helping the City of Asheville/Buncombe County reach this important milestone! What a tremendous accomplishment! To celebrate, you are cordially invited to join us on Saturday, April 26th for a FREE, family-friendly event! At this event, [...]