Community Resources

• The former Gold's Gym at 1815 Hendersonville Road in Asheville. This location has a playroom for children, making it ideal for families. No pets are allowed.

• A general shelter is also available at AB Tech Conference Center (16 Fernihurst Drive, Asheville, use Victoria Road entrance).

• A Medical Emergency Shelter (10 Genevieve Circle, Asheville) available for those dependent on medical equipment.

• Note: The shelter at the WNC Agricultural Center is full as of Oct. 2.

• These are open from Noon to 4pm

  • William W. Estes Elementary School - 275 Overlook Road, Asheville 

  • Sand Hill Elementary - 154 Sand Hill School Road, Asheville (Please enter via Acton Circle) 

  • North Windy Ridge Intermediate School - 20 Doan Road, Weaverville 

  • Fairview Elementary School - 1355 Charlotte Highway, Fairview 

  • Ingles Black Mountain - 550 NC-9, Black Mountain, NC 28711 (this site is operated by the Town of Black Mountain with support from County warehouse distribution)  

  • Cane Creek Middle, 570 Lower Brush Creek Road, Fletcher   

  • Leicester Elementary, 31 Gilbert Road, Leicester   

• The City of Asheville is distributing water at the following locations:

  • Pack Square Park (70 Court Plaza): Bring your own water container, 2 gallons per person/day, walk-up

  • Asheville Middle School (211 S. French Broad Ave): 1 case of bottled water per family/day, drive thru

  • Shiloh Community Center (121 Shiloh Rd)

• Weaverville is providing water North Windy Ridge Intermediate School (20 Doan Road in Weaverville). Bring your own water containers.

• A boil advisory is in effect, please conserve water. If you cannot boil water, add 8 drops of bleach to a gallon of water.

• Pantry items and water are at Weaverville Community Center (60 Lakeshore Drive, Weaverville) on Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Donations will be accepted from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.

• For Marshall residents, the AB Tech Madison campus is offering supplies including pet food.

• In Woodfin, food is available at Town Hall at 90 Elk Road beginning daily at 2 p.m

• Biltmore Church

  • Arden Campus (35 Clayton Road) - 3pm - 6pm - Drive Through Distribution of Water, Ice, and Meal Supplies 

  • East Asheville Campus (800 Fairview Road)- 2pm - 5pm - Non-Perishable Food, Water, Hygiene Kits, and Meals

Towers at two locations offer limited cellular reception within several city blocks of where they are parked. The towers are located at

• Family Justice Center at 35 Woodfin Street

• Groce United Methodist Church at 954 Tunnel Road.

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T-Mobile has set up satellite cellular on light trucks in Asheville, providing cellular service along with Wi-Fi and charging stations at:

    •    Asheville Middle School at 211 S French Broad Ave

    •    Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center at 285 Livingston St.