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– Find news, resources, data and many things Helene recovery related.

Helene After-Action Review

An After-Action Review of Tropical Storm Helene has been completed and was presented to Council. Read the report on ashevillerecovers.org.

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Latest News

Ready for Anything: How to Prepare for Emergencies
Posted on September 2, 2025
September 22, 2025
by Christy Edwards
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, one lesson is clearly evident: connected and prepared neighborhoods are better equipped to recover more quickly. You can take steps now by taking time to meet or reconnect with your neighbors.

What’s Up AVL! This week City of Asheville talks emergency preparedness and Helene response
Posted on September 2, 2025
September 9, 2025
by Sam Parada
On What's Up AVL, Sam is joined by Assistant Fire Chief Jeremy Knighton to talk emergency preparedness and Helene emergency response.

What’s Up AVL talks neighborhood resiliency with community leader Pastor Charles Martin
Posted on September 26, 2025
by Kim Miller
The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show enables the community to delve deeper with the City of Asheville staff and departments. You can learn about the various departments and the projects currently underway in your community. On this Hurricane Helene milestone episode, host Sam Parada is joined by Trey Irby, Neighborhood Services Specialist; Kiera Bulan, Sustainability Director; [...]

Rankin Avenue Garage to Fully Reopen; Full Closure of Wall Street Parking Garage to start September 25
Posted on September 23, 2025
by Kim Miller
Rankin Garage gets ready to provide full capacity again - allowing essential work to continue on Wall St. parking garage

APR Innovators: Anice Smith
Posted on September 22, 2025
by Christy Edwards
APR Innovators is an Asheville Parks & Recreation series highlighting team members going above and beyond to bring huge value to community members through knowledge, connections, and insight that come from a desire to create the best city possible through the power of high-quality recreation programs and safe parks that welcome everyone.

City Projects

Learn about projects near your neighborhood as well as programs, studies and updates to city-owned infrastructure and facilities like parks, streets, sidewalks and public works.

Upcoming Events

Planning and Zoning Commission (In-Person)	October 1 @ 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Civil Service Board (In-Person)	October 2 @ 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Mountain Community Capital Fund Operating Committee (Virtual)	October 3 @ 9:00 AM-11:15 AM
Historic Resources Commission (In-Person)	October 8 @ 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
City Council Agenda Briefing (Virtual)	October 9 @ 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
East End Valley St Neighborhood Association	October 9 @ 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
City Council Meeting (In-Person)	October 14 @ 5:00 PM-9:00 PM
Design Review Committee (In-Person)	October 16 @ 12:30 PM-2:00 PM
Housing and Community Development Committee (Virtual)	October 21 @ 10:00 AM-12:00 PM