Donations pour in for North Carolina

  • Monica Hicks, Heather Cochran and Megan Mosley, from left, take a moment from loading donations for Copper Basin Recreation Association’s relief efforts for Western Carolina Tuesday, October 1. They ended up filling two trailers and trucks full of donations, which they took early Friday morning. The league competes against several teams that were affected by Hurricane Helene’s tropical storms.
    Monica Hicks, Heather Cochran and Megan Mosley, from left, take a moment from loading donations for Copper Basin Recreation Association’s relief efforts for Western Carolina Tuesday, October 1. They ended up filling two trailers and trucks full of donations, which they took early Friday morning. The league competes against several teams that were affected by Hurricane Helene’s tropical storms.
  • Representatives of the Fannin County Emergency Management Agency and Fannin County Sheriff’s Office rallied together with community support to collect items to provide to Western North Carolina following devastation from Hurricane Helene’s tropical storm. Lending a hand last week are, from left, Gene McClure, Noah Turner, Sergeant Jill Huffman, EMT Robert Poole, Captain Justin Turner, EMT Tonya Gregory, donor Rylee Kenniff and donor Jody Guttridge.
    Representatives of the Fannin County Emergency Management Agency and Fannin County Sheriff’s Office rallied together with community support to collect items to provide to Western North Carolina following devastation from Hurricane Helene’s tropical storm. Lending a hand last week are, from left, Gene McClure, Noah Turner, Sergeant Jill Huffman, EMT Robert Poole, Captain Justin Turner, EMT Tonya Gregory, donor Rylee Kenniff and donor Jody Guttridge.
  • Fannin County Emergency Management Agency Director Patrick Cooke and Firefighter Trent Lowery load items before making another trip into North Carolina Tuesday, October 1. Several trailer loads were taken by Fannin County volunteers on several different days last week.
    Fannin County Emergency Management Agency Director Patrick Cooke and Firefighter Trent Lowery load items before making another trip into North Carolina Tuesday, October 1. Several trailer loads were taken by Fannin County volunteers on several different days last week.
  • Fannin County veterans organizations had planned a fund raising drive at Walmart and other Blue Ridge locations this past Saturday to support their local efforts. However, due to the extreme need in western North Carolina, the groups chose to donate everything they could collect to the relief effort. Here, the Saturday’s early morning fog still hasn’t lifted as veterans start their day long effort.
    Fannin County veterans organizations had planned a fund raising drive at Walmart and other Blue Ridge locations this past Saturday to support their local efforts. However, due to the extreme need in western North Carolina, the groups chose to donate everything they could collect to the relief effort. Here, the Saturday’s early morning fog still hasn’t lifted as veterans start their day long effort.
  • This was taken when the Sisson families dropped off supplies to a remote location in Western North Carolina.
    This was taken when the Sisson families dropped off supplies to a remote location in Western North Carolina.
  • Haley DuPont boxes items to be loaded on Sisson, Dupont and Carder and Sisson Log Homes trucks headed for Western North Carolina early last week.
    Haley DuPont boxes items to be loaded on Sisson, Dupont and Carder and Sisson Log Homes trucks headed for Western North Carolina early last week.
  • Volunteers organized and sorted the many donations that left from Fire Station #1 in Blue Ridge in trailers headed for North Carolina.
    Volunteers organized and sorted the many donations that left from Fire Station #1 in Blue Ridge in trailers headed for North Carolina.
  • This was a common scene all last week as one car after another pulled up at Fannin County Fire Station #1 with supplies for Hurricane Helene victims.
    This was a common scene all last week as one car after another pulled up at Fannin County Fire Station #1 with supplies for Hurricane Helene victims.
  • One trailer after another has been filled with donations from Fannin County residents.
    One trailer after another has been filled with donations from Fannin County residents.

    The Fannin County community is stepping up to support those affected by the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in Asheville, North Carolina, by continuing a donation drive for essential supplies.

    Hurricane Helene recently caused widespread damage in Western North Carolina, leaving many residents in need of basic necessities. In response, Fannin County residents are encouraged to donate supplies to aid recovery efforts. Donations can be dropped off at Fannin County Emergency Services - Fire Station 1, located at 20 Station Ridge in Blue Ridge. Additionally, many local businesses and churches are also accepting donations to help those impacted by the hurricane.

    Essential items needed for donation include:

    Non-perishable food items

    Bottled water

    Cleaning supplies

    Toiletries

    Baby supplies (diapers, formula)

    Blankets and bedding

    Clothing (new or gently used)

    First aid supplies

    Community members are encouraged to contribute as these supplies will help families rebuild after the devastation in Asheville and other parts of Western North Carolina.