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Crews continue to remove debris across Western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s devastation. Residents are reminded to stay safe when removing debris from their properties. 

Resumen de las actualizaciones sobre la recuperación de Helene en todo el estado hasta el 18 de octubre de 2024.
Summary of updates on Helene recovery across the state as of Oct. 18, 2024.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in Western North Carolina for a briefing on recovery efforts with federal officials and view damaged areas in Asheville and Canton.
Gob. Roy Cooper acompañó hoy al Secretario de Transporte de EEUU, Pete Buttigieg, en el oeste de NC, durante un Resumen Ejecutivo con autoridades federales sobre medidas de recuperación; también observaron áreas dañadas en Asheville y Canton.

Join the Department of Public Safety online for Public Safety Story Time. During this half hour event, a member of DPS will read a story of their choice and talk a little bit about their role within the department.

Community Emergency Response Team volunteers have logged more than 3,500 hours during Hurricane Helene response in North Carolina.