Beech Community Center

10/11/2026

https://www.buncombenc.gov/AlertCenter.aspx?AID=Hurricane-Isaias-Buncombe-County-is-Unde-135

Buncombe County is under a flood watch from Saturday at 8 a.m. through Sunday at 2 p.m.

10/09/2026

Over the weekend, Buncombe County may see 2-4 inches of rain and gusty winds from Hurricane Isaias. Black Mountain, Swannanoa, Broad River, and Fairview areas may experience heavier rainfall.

This storm is not projected to bring widespread flash flooding, major landslides, or catastrophic impacts like those we saw from Helene, but localized impacts are possible. Never drive through flooded roadways or over downed power lines.

Always have 72 hours of supplies on hand and review preparedness tips at www.buncombeready.org.

Stay informed! Sign up for BC Alerts by texting "BCReady" to 67283 or go to or go to www.buncombenc.gov/bcalerts to receive emergency notifications and important updates.

Reminders:
Numbers You Need to Know:
Water issues: Asheville Water Department at 828-251-1122
Power issues:
Duke Energy by texting “OUT” to 57801, calling 1-800-POWERON
Haywood EMC: 800-951-6088
French Broad Electric
Madison: 828-649-2051
Mitchell: 828-688-4815
Buncombe, Madison: 800-222-6190
Yancey: 828-682-6121

Hope4NC Helpline: Free, confidential mental health support at 1-855-587-3463.

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Radio stations:
- Asheville: WCQS (FM) 88.1
- Black Mountain: W298AY(FX) 107.5
- Hendersonville: W257DH(FX) 99.3
- All iHeartRadio stations
- NOAA: WXL56 at 162.400 MHz
- Spanish Radio Station: La Pantera 97.3 FM
- Be sure to tune into other local radio stations that may not be listed above.
For more safety tips, visit buncombeready.org

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Durante el fin de semana, el condado de Buncombe podría recibir entre 2 y 4 pulgadas de lluvia y vientos fuertes provenientes de la tormenta tropical Isaias. Las áreas de Black Mountain, Swannanoa, Broad River y Fairview podrían experimentar precipitaciones más intensas.

No se prevé que esta tormenta cause inundaciones repentinas generalizadas, deslizamientos de tierra graves o impactos catastróficos como los que vimos con Helene, pero es posible que haya efectos locales. Nunca conduzca por carreteras inundadas ni sobre cables eléctricos caídos.

Siempre tenga a mano suministros para 72 horas y consulte los consejos de preparación en www.buncombeready.org

¡Manténgase informado! Suscríbase a BC Alerts enviando un mensaje de texto con la palabra "BCReady" to 67283 o visite www.buncombenc.gov/bcalerts para recibir notificaciones de emergencia y actualizaciones importantes.

Recordatorios:
Números que necesita saber:
Problemas con el agua: Departamento de Agua de Asheville al 828-251-1122
Problemas de electricidad:
Duke Energy: envíe el mensaje “OUT” al 57801 o llame al 1-800-POWERON
Haywood EMC: 800-951-6088
French Broad Electric
Madison: 828-649-2051
Mitchell: 828-688-4815
Buncombe, Madison: 800-222-6190
Yancey: 828-682-6121

Línea de ayuda Hope4NC: Apoyo psicológico gratuito y confidencial al 1-855-587-3463.

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Estaciones de radio:
- Asheville: WCQS (FM) 88.1
- Black Mountain: W298AY(FX) 107.5
- Hendersonville: W257DH(FX) 99.3
- Todas las estaciones de iHeartRadio
- NOAA: WXL56 a 162.400 MHz
- Estación de radio en español: La Pantera 97.3 FM
- Asegúrese de sintonizar otras estaciones de radio locales que no figuren en la lista anterior.
Para más consejos de seguridad, recursos o detalles, visite www.buncombeready.org

Added winter storm fern section

10/07/2026

10/02/2026

Upcoming federal changes to NC Medicaid may affect Buncombe County residents' coverage.

Beginning Oct. 1, 2026, new requirements apply to Medicaid recipients, including changes to coverage for non-citizens, a work requirement for people covered by Medicaid expansion, and a shorter coverage period for medical costs paid retroactively. There will also be twice-a-year renewals instead of once a year.

09/28/2026

When we remember Helene, we remember the heartbreak, the people lost, homes that were destroyed, and lives that were changed forever!

When I think about Helene, I think about us, our community. The neighbors who didn't wait to be ask. People that walked through mud, climbed over fallen trees, opened their homes, shared food, and reached out to someone they barely knew because that person needed help. The people who searched for neighbors, the people who sat beside someone and said 'you are not alone." The volunteers that kept going on exhaustion. The people who cooked meals, delivered supplies to those in need, cleared roads, checked on the elderly, comforted children, and held onto hope when hope was hard to find. The quiet acts of love, the cup of coffee handed to someone that hadn't slept, the hug between two people who had lost so much, the neighbor who said "I've got you." This is what I hope we never forget.

Helene took homes, possessions, roads, and so much that could never be replaced. But it also revealed that no storm could destroy the heart of a community.!

People gave their time, gave strength, gave food, have their hands, and gave their hearts! Im the middle of so much loss, people carried one another. That is resilience!

Years from now we may forget some of the details of the storm, but I hope we never forget how people showed up for each other. Helene showed us community isn't defined by buildings, roads, or boundaries. A community is the person who comes when you call. The neighbor who checks on you. The stranger who stops to help. The hand that reaches for yours when you don’t know how you are going to make it through.

We will remember what we lost. We will also remember what we found, courage, compassion, family, and each other and that is something worth carrying forward not just in remembrance of Helene, but for every day that comes after.

Because we survived the storm together; we will continue to heal by holding one another up!

09/14/2026

Thank You to everyone who donated food and supported with the Blue Ridge Relay! There were 198 teams consisting of over 1000 runners.

09/09/2026

Thank you Bobby for stepping up to take care of updating our sign with events and information!

09/09/2026

Doug and Richard have almost finished the glazing! Thank you Doug and Thank you Richard for stepping up with your glazing talent to work with Doug to complete this project!

08/28/2026

Butterfly on Butterfly Bush. Our gardens are pretty and good for pollinators.