This site is being updated daily.
BOIL WATER NOTICE IN EFFECT!
This site is being updated daily. BOIL WATER NOTICE IN EFFECT!
Black Mountain Recovery
This site is provided by the Town of Black Mountain in service to our community’s short- and long-term recovery from the devasting impacts of Hurricane Helene.
We love our community. We are Black Mountain Strong.
Our Purpose
To be the trusted source of reliable, timely, and accurate information, empowering individuals and organizations to navigate an unprecedented recovery effort with resilience, compassion and hope.
Top Stories
Boil Water Notice in effect
The Town of Black Mountain is under a Boil Water Notice for all Town of Black Mountain water customers. IT IS REQUIRED FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIGOROUSLY BOIL TAP WATER FOR ONE (1) MINUTE BEFORE CONSUMING IT. CLICK HERE for more information.
Are you without power or water?
Most homes and businesses in Black Mountain now have water and electricity. If you are still without power, Duke Energy asks that you text O-U-T to 57801. If you don’t yet have water, contact the Town Water Administration at 828-419-9313. Visit our FAQs for more details.
Trash & Recycling pick-up resumes Oct. 21
Residential and commercial trash/recycling pickup in Black Mountain resumes its regular schedule on Monday, October 21 with some exceptions. CLICK HERE for more information.
JUST ANNOUNCED: Town curfew lifted as of Oct. 22
Buncombe County Schools reopen Oct. 25
From October 25 through Nov. 1, schools will operate on a 2-hour delay for students. CLICK HERE for more information.
Free Q&A on streambank restoration, 10am-2pm on Oct. 24
Mitchell Anderson from the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Asheville Regulatory Field Office will be in Town Square to offer streambank repair recommendations and explain permitting processes. CLICK HERE for more information.
Sign up for supplies via the BMT Volunteer Corps needs assessment survey by Oct. 30
BMT Volunteer Corp is inviting all residents of Black Mountain, Swannanoa Valley, and other local areas to request assistance through an online household needs assessment. This will help the Corp distribute donated supplies according to critical needs. CLICK HERE to take the survey in either English or Spanish.
Resource Guides in Real Time
The resources provided below are shared in partnership with many individuals and organizations who are gathering information in real time. As such, it will change and evolve. We thank them for their efforts.
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Apply for FEMA Assistance Now
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State of NC provides assistance with insurance questions and claims
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Apply now for WNC Strong: Helene Business Recovery Fund
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Resources for Veterans and VA Staff
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Resources for Artists and Arts Organizations
You can get there from here.
The road ahead is complicated. No matter where you are in the recovery process, we are here to connect you to the resources and support you need. We are constantly updating the information found within this site to serve our evolving needs and to raise our community up—above the noise of misinformation—through excellence, strategic problem-solving, mutual respect, and teamwork.
Town of Black Mountain suspends permit fees
Property owners seeking to rebuild on their property in Black Mountain will not have to pay any permitting fees to do so. The Town of Black Mountain has suspended all permitting FEES through June 30, 2025. Property owners must still apply for and get the necessary building permit(s) and required inspections. The permitting process and fee waiver applies to:
Residential
Commercial
Trade
Land disturbance
Floodplain
#BlackMountainStrong
Helene was one of deadliest and most destructive hurricanes in United States history. Everywhere it left grief in its wake. But even in those darkest moments, extraordinary acts of bravery, kindness, and compassion were taking place throughout Black Mountain. Today, that same spirit drives our recovery efforts.
Information about Early Voting and the 2024 General Election
Early voting in the 2024 General Election began on October 17 and runs through November 2. The General Election is November 5. Check out our handy guide that includes early voting locations, dates and times; voter ID requirements; absentee ballots; and more.
Sign up to receive updates and urgent notifications.
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CodeRED
The CodeRED system is a free emergency notification service for all Black Mountain residents. Through CodeRED, you'll receive notices directly from Town officials about emergency conditions, road detours, water line breaks, weather-related directives, closures, and other service-related information. You can choose to receive information through phone calls, text messages, emails and/or social media.
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Notify Me
Notify Me allows you to receive notices from the individual Town of Black Mountain departments of your choosing. For instance, you can sign up for news flashes, departmental updates, bid postings, job openings, and messages from Town Council, Commissions, and Boards.
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Town of Black Mountain Facebook page
The Town of Black Mountain Facebook page is an excellent source of breaking news as well as updates regarding roads, water, trash, sanitation, safety, connectivity, and the growing/changing variety of services.
