Standing Together in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

Dear Mitchell County Democrats,

We hope this message finds you safe. We are devastated by the destruction Hurricane Helene has left in its wake. The damage to our community is overwhelming, and we want to acknowledge the difficulties many of you are facing.

We want you to know that our commitment to rebuilding our community has never been stronger.

Below we've shared some resources you may need as you recovery from the aftermath of the storm.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything, and we will continue to stand with you as we navigate this difficult time together.

In solidarity,
Sarah Melotte, First Vice Chair

Recovery Resources:

FEMA,  North Carolina Tropical Storm Helene

• On this page you will find information on how to apply for disaster relief

• The FEMA Helpline (800-621-3362) may be able to provide additional referrals. 

North Carolina Department of Public Safety

• You can find information on power outages, open shelters, and how to request a wellness check for a loved one, among a host of other things

DriveNC.gov

• Latest information on road closures can be found here

Mitchell County Government Website

Shelters

• Mitchell County High School (416 Ledger School Road, Bakersville)

• First Baptist Church (126 W Tappan St, Spruce Pine)

WATER IS AVAILABLE ACROSS FROM MORGAN OIL IN BAKERSVILLE, according to latest information from the Mitchell County government website. You can find more info about non-drinking water at volunteer fire departments.

Call the disaster distress helpline if you need help accessing resources: Call or text 1-800-985-5990

WHO WE ARE

For more than 200 years, Democrats have represented the interests of working families, fighting for equal opportunities and justice for all Americans. The Mitchell County Democratic Party works toward these goals in Mitchell County, North Carolina.

The baton is now in our hands to fight for the country we love.

As the American people 
we are not one to be defeated, we rise to a moment, and we stand on the broad shoulders of people who have fought this fight before for our country.
Let us look at the challenge that we are being presented and not be overwhelmed by it.  

The baton is now in our hands, 
to fight for, not against, 
this country we love.  
So let’s own that, and be joyful in what we will do in the process of owning that, which is knowing that we can and will build community and coalitions, and remind people that we’re all in this together.
Let’s not let the overwhelming nature of this strip us of our s t r e n g t h.
Kamala Harris, Madam Vice President