HuntressHimbo@lemm.ee to mutual_aid • 2 days ago

Asheville NC Relief

HuntressHimbo@lemm.ee to mutual_aid • 2 days ago

Hi friends,

I am here on behalf of my sister, who is stuck in Asheville at the moment. Power, cell service, food, and water are scarce and difficult to reach in the flooded streets and my sister is getting sick. I have been able to find some info on places distributing food and water, and have sent along what I can to her, but I was hoping some of my comrades here could help gather information on where distribution is happening and what routes to get around are workable. So far the best resource I have found is Citizen Times.

https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2024/09/30/world-central-kitchen-hearts-with-hands-distributes-food-water-more/75448814007/

https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2024/09/29/asheville-guide-to-finding-food-water-shelter-and-wi-fi-after-helene/75444723007/

So please Hexbears and anyone else who sees this, could you add whatever you can be sure of to the community map and share helpful info for folks here? Thank you comrades!

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TheaJo [she/her,comrade/them]
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2 days ago
the fire stations have wifi access. the ingles outside the asheville outlets has power and you can charge your phone there. stay safe

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