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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - On Oct. 20, employees from the city of Fayetteville’s Street Maintenance and Solid Waste Division will deploy to Hendersonville to assist with debris removal from the impact of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina.
There will be two deployments.
A total 16 employees will participate and help with the removal effort, with 11 people in the initial group. Six staff members will remain for the entire deployment, while five will be relieved on Oct. 26 by the remaining team.
Debris removal is one of the biggest challenges communities face in the aftermath of any natural disaster.
“We are proud to assist our neighbors in western North Carolina during this challenging time,” Fayetteville Mayor Mitch Colvin said. “Since the storm, our team has been on the ground, and we will continue to provide the necessary support to help with recovery efforts.”
Over 70 city employees have assisted with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.
Since Sept. 26, North Carolina Task Force 9, comprised of first responders from the Fayetteville Fire Department, Fayetteville Police Department and Cape Fear Valley EMS, has been assisting with search and rescue efforts.
The task force has completed its search and rescue mission and were relieved. The final rotation arrived in Fayetteville on Oct. 18.
Residents are encouraged to consider supporting organizations like the American Red Cross or donate to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund at nc.gov/donate if they are searching for a way to make a positive impact.
Residents can directly support those in need by connecting with trusted and vetted community groups in affected areas or by visiting ncvoad.org/members. This will ensure their generosity has the most significant impact.
For more information on how residents can make an impact, they can visit FayettevilleNC.gov/Helene.
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