Published on September 30, 2024 | Modified on October 2, 2024
Hurricane Helene AutoCamp Asheville Impact
We were about to write an article about the upcoming trip to AutoCamp Asheville in early November, but then there was Hurricane Helene. As is the case with much of the Asheville area, AutoCamp Asheville is suffering from the storm impact. AutoCamp Asheville will not be opening this year.
NEW: The official calendar is blacked out for as far as it goes.
Hurricane Helene AutoCamp Asheville Impact – the Official Word
While there is nothing yet posted on the official AutoCamp Asheville website, we have heard from AutoCamp regarding our trip:
AutoCamp Asheville is experiencing power outages and has sustained damage to the property that requires immediate repairs. As a result, this has further delayed the opening date. We understand this may disrupt your travel plans, and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
Hurricane Helene AutoCamp Asheville Impact – the French Broad River
A reminder as to the location of AutoCamp Asheville:
Based on information regarding the French Broad River, we are deeply concerned that AutoCamp Asheville may have experienced a catastrophic loss, as many along the river and beyond have experienced:.
The local newspaper, The Citizen Time’s, article Full scope of Helene devastation not clear as recovery underway: ‘Our hearts are broken’ details the extent of the horrific damage in the area.:
Houses floated away from subdivisions. Bridges crumbled. The flood waters flipped semi-trucks into mangled piles. Mud and tree branches and food from local grocery stores flowed into the streets.
The current map of the road closures shows very extensive damage surrounding AutoCamp Asheville in all directions:
Hurricane Helene AutoCamp Asheville Impact – How You Can Help
No one was vacationing at AutoCamp Asheville because it had not opened yet. The staff lives locally, the contractors who were working on the campground live locally. All the people of Western North Carolina are desperately in need of help.
Please consider donations to:
Read about World Central Kitchen and Food Connection working together to provide meals available for those in Asheville proper. The Cajun Navy has an Amazon shopping list of emergency supplies, as well. Items will be delivered to the Ft Walton airport for immediate dispersement to people in need.
Conclusion
We will continue to update as we know more. Our hearts – and donations – go out to those who call Western North Carolina home and to all those visiting, including those hiking and vacationing in the Blue Ridge Mountains and Appalachian Trail.
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