Rebuild Black Mountain is proud to support the NC Outdoor Recreation Coalition (NCOREC) in advocating for recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene. NCOREC presented a legislative agenda focused on rebuilding Western North Carolina’s outdoor economy, supporting businesses, restoring trails, and revitalizing outdoor spaces. Learn more about our collaborative efforts and how you can get involved.

Five weeks after Hurricane Helene, the road to recovery for Western North Carolina’s outdoor businesses is daunting. Local outdoor icons, like Bubba O’Leary’s General Store, face enormous challenges with minimal financial support. Read on about the realities on the ground—and calls for urgent support to rebuild the trails, businesses, and community spirit that define this region.

As freezing temperatures approach, displaced residents in Western North Carolina face urgent needs for winter clothing. NCOREC is partnering with outdoor brands to collect and distribute essential items to those affected by Hurricane Helene. Learn how you can help make a difference.

We've hit the turning point in recovery efforts. With new structure and a focus on long-term rebuilding, the team is helping to secure resources, track data, and ensure FEMA financial support. Read the full update and see how the community is coming together.

Day 6 of recovery in Black Mountain, NC shows impressive progress with roads cleared and relief efforts in full swing. The community is coming together, but there’s more work ahead. Stay tuned for how you can help support the rebuilding efforts.

The cavalry is arriving, and while power and internet are being restored in some areas, water is still out. A team in VA is helping organize how we can best assist in rebuilding Black Mountain. More info on how you can help is coming in the next 24-48 hours.

The situation remains severe, and while supplies continue to arrive, we urge people not to send more due to a lack of volunteers to process them. Communications are being restored with the help of Starlink and emergency mobile towers, but evacuation is still the best option for many. Despite the challenges, the community is coming together in amazing ways. More details to come on how you can help.

The situation is worse than what's shown in the media and will take months or years to fully understand. No more supplies are needed as there are already truckloads waiting to be distributed. Additional supplies increase costs due to the shortage of volunteers. Many are being encouraged to evacuate to areas with better resources, so volunteer numbers are decreasing.

Ian left Blacksburg around 3am and was able to get into Black Mountain early this morning. He brought in fuel, water, tarps, food, etc.

Despite roadblocks with water and power, progress is steady. US 26 is now cleared, and I’ve secured a flight to bring much-needed supplies, including freeze-dried food and solar battery packs, to Black Mountain. Grateful for the community's support and creative solutions as we continue navigating these challenges.

Jen and I are safe, but the situation back in Black Mountain is surreal. While I’m here in D.C., Jen has been managing survival mode through high winds, flooding, and fallen trees. The scale of the devastation is much larger than what’s seen in the news, with roads and bridges destroyed. Despite the challenges, the community is coming together, and we’re figuring out how to help each other. More updates soon on how you can support recovery efforts.