Buncombe County Hurricane Helene Updates (the latest)

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https://www.buncombecounty.org/countycenter/news-detail.aspx?id=21749

Updated as of Oct. 4 at 6:20 p.m.
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The medical examiner has paused updates on fatalities. A state support team is being set up, and more information will be shared when available.
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Asheville Police Department
Asheville Police Department (APD) has a missing person special unit and an existing search and rescue unit. To date, APD has accepted more than 300 missing persons reported and has located 270 of those who are alive and in contact with family and friends. There are currently 75 missing persons cases in the City of Asheville. APD is receiving assistance from the FBI and U.S. Homeland Security. Rapid DNA testing has been used and in the last 72 hours it has resulted in finding and rescuing three individuals. APD has received help from 45 agencies from the state and Southeast region.
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New York Fire Department
A team of 34 with the New York Fire Department arrived in the region on Thursday, Oct.3. The NYPD is surveying sites to establish Community Reception Centers where the community can access portable bathrooms, water for handwashing, showers, laundry, and more. Those centers will be announced as soon as possible.

Tax Relief
The Internal Revenue Service has announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in the entire state of North Carolina that were affected by Hurricane Helene. These taxpayers now have until May 1, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
Following the disaster declaration issued by FEMA individuals and households that reside or have a business in the entire state qualify for tax relief.
Affected taxpayers with returns and payments with due dates postponed until Feb. 3, 2025 due to Tropical Storm Debby in North Carolina will also now have until May 1, 2025 to file and/or pay.
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[Cha]

1. TY Bookmarking this.. my sister lives

in Asheville and her NC family.

[brer cat]

2. I hope they are safe and sound, Cha.

My great niece lives there. She is safe and now has electricity and cell service but no water.

[Cha]

4. Aloha brer! Mahalo for your Well Wishes..

So glad your Grand Niece is okay and has electricity and cell service.. Important!

I talked to my sister yesterday but it was in their summer home in New London, Connecticut.. they escaped a few days ago because she had just had surgery when the hurricane hit and she was running out of much needed Meds!

They made it out on the one open road to South Carolian and bought gas there. She got her meds in Connecticut but not before they had to reach her Doctor in Asheville which took 2 days.

As of yesterday she heard they weren't letting anyone leave because of Martial Law.. I don't know if it's still that way knowing how fast things change But they were lucky to leave when they did!

Thanks for replying.. I think it's good to talk about this.. our loved ones in Ashevulle!

[malaise]

3. This is hopeful news

To date, APD has accepted more than 300 missing persons reported and has located 270 of those who are alive and in contact with family and friends.