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Storm Debris Pickup Update: Community-Specific Truck Operations

As of November 15, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and AshBritt continue right-of-way (ROW) debris removal across McDowell County. Multiple passes will be made along the ROW; if contractors have already been through your area, they will return for additional collection. Currently, ROW pickup is focused along primary and secondary NCDOT roads. Today's operations include: Pleasant Gardens Community: 3 trucks operating Woodlawn Community: 1 truck operating Marion Community: 1 truck operating For questions about debris pickup, please visit www.mcdowellgov.com/helene or call 828-652-3241. Citizens are encouraged to sign up for Nixle updates from the Emergency Operations Center by texting 28752 to 888777.

 

Rapid Repair Program: Helping McDowell Residents Return Home Safely

Baptists on Mission (BOM) is actively conducting the Essential Rapid Repairs (ERR) program across McDowell County to assist homeowners affected by Hurricane Helene. This initiative focuses on swiftly restoring homes to safe and sanitary conditions, enabling residents to return while awaiting comprehensive repairs to restore their homes to pre-storm conditions. Volunteers are diligently performing tasks such as mud-outs, sheetrock removal, and mold treatment. The ERR program aims to make homes safe, sanitary, and functional before the onset of winter, with plans for volunteers to continue assisting in the coming years to complete the restoration process. Homeowners affected by Hurricane Helene who seek assistance can complete an online form to be placed on a waiting list by visiting baptistsonmission.org/helene-homeowner-assistance. Providing a valid address, mobile number, and email is essential for contact. While submitting the form does not guarantee assistance, BOM will reach out if they can provide help. For questions about the Rapid Repair Program, please call the hotline at 828-652-3241.

Free Market Update: Changes to Service Locations

The Free Market on US 221 North will be closing on November 21, 2024. However, the Old Fort Baptist Free Market remains open to serve the community. Operating hours for the Old Fort location remain the same. For those seeking additional food resources, information about food pantries across McDowell County is available at foothillsfoodhub.org/resources.