Mitchell County Long Term Resilience Group

05/28/2026

Everyone is invited to this free event at the former campus of Bowman Middle School. Mark your calendars for June 6, -10 a.m.

02/16/2026

Don't forget to join us this Saturday! A very unique opportunity for resources on preparedness and recovery, we'll see you there!

12/02/2025

HAPPY GIVING TUESDAY!!

The MCLTRG is dedicated to serving the residents of Mitchell county, and we invite you to share giving spirit of the holidays with .

Thank you to each of our partners who made our Thanksgiving event possible. We are incredibly grateful to continue serving the residents of our community, and to have the support of so many honorable organizations.

So many of us do so much to support our neighbors, community members, local businesses, and each other in our county’s recovery from Hurricane Helene. WE THANK YOU!

Spread the love by sharing in support of the Mitchell County LT Resilience Group. All donated funds go DIRECTLY to supporting residents in need right here in Mitchell county.

MCLTRG in partnership with Shepherd Staff, Rise Disaster, Mineral Creek Baptist Church, Never Alone Ministry, Fallstown Baptist Church in Troutman NC, Bear Creek Baptist Church, Church at Clayton Crossing in Raleigh, Adam Wheeler, and St John Evangelical Lutheran Church Bartonville IL.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-mitchell-countys-recovery-from-hurricane-heleneer

11/19/2025

Photos from a hard mornings work! Thank you to those who gave their time and energy on working this past Saturday to ensure the security of a Mitchell county residents water supply.

Reach out to join our volunteer work day email list, where you’ll receive updates of upcoming work day opportunities.

Together we will take care of each other, thank you to those who continue to give to our communities.

10/04/2025

THANK YOU! To the kind, hardworking volunteers that joined us this Wednesday, October 1st on MCLTRG project sites.

Employees at the First Bank & Trust Company took off their work day to support the volunteer efforts ongoing right here in our county. We can’t wait for our next volunteer work day, so stay tuned!

09/26/2025

Join us at the fire department closest to you for a FREE hot meal in commemoration our communities resilience.

Breakfast at Parkway Fire & Rescue from 9-11am
Lunch at Ledger Fire Department from 12:30-2:30pm
And Supper at Bradshaw Fire Department from 5:00-7:00pm

09/26/2025

Mitchell County Emergency Management is aware of potentially hazardous tropical weather forming in the Atlantic Ocean south of Florida.

While there is no certainty for potential weather impacts to Mitchell County at this time, a tropical system may effect parts or all of North Carolina late this weekend into early next week.

If you are not prepared with a way to stay informed, a 72-Hour disaster kit, and a plan, now is the time for that! Visit the Mitchell ready app or ReadyNC.gov for more info.

09/25/2025

Check out the We are Mitchell podcast for more information and details about Saturdays community meals in Mitchell County!

A special series of events are planned for Saturday, September 27 to commemorate the 1st anniversary of Helene striking our region. Sophia Phillips joins us again to talk more about what is happening on that special day.

09/24/2025

The Mitchell County LTRG invites you to join us this Saturday, September 27th as we come together to mark the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene. Throughout the day, we’ll gather at our fire departments in Spruce Pine, Bakersville, and Green Mountain to share stories, enjoy free hot meals catered by Pig n Grits, and connect with neighbors. Guest speakers, music, and community resources will be offered at each location as we reflect on how far we’ve come and continue supporting one another. This day is about honoring our resilience, strengthening community ties, and walking forward in recovery together.

Join us at the fire department closest to you for a FREE hot meal in commemoration our communities resilience.
Breakfast at Parkway Fire & Rescue from 9-11am
Lunch at Ledger Fire Department from 12:30-2:30pm
And Supper at Bradshaw Fire Department from 5:00-7:00pm