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Boone County employees joined a team from Kentucky Emergency Management to assist in recovery efforts in Haywood County, North Carolina, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.
According to a Boone County news release, Casey Archey, deputy director of Emergency Management, and Tyler Hill, project specialist with Boone County Public Works, were deployed alongside other members of Kentucky Emergency Management. They worked extended hours daily to manage the distribution of supplies across the region. The team collaborated with various agencies nationwide and the U.S. military to inventory items, load trucks and helicopters, and ensure that deliveries reached their intended destinations.
The news release also recommended monetary donations as the best way to support recovery efforts. It noted that physical donations could be difficult for affected areas to handle. The county's Emergency Management team coordinated with officials in impacted regions to compile a list of reputable organizations for donations. These include the American Red Cross, NC.gov, the Florida Disaster Fund, Send Relief, and the Salvation Army.
"Thank you, Casey, Tyler and all individuals who have given up their time to lend their talents and energy to those affected by Hurricane Helene," said a Boone County spokesperson in the news release.
The Boone County website outlines that its Emergency Management department is responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive emergency management program for local government entities including Florence, Union, and Walton. This program aims to reduce vulnerability to hazards such as severe weather events, earthquakes, hazardous material incidents, public health emergencies, civil disorder, terrorism acts, power failures, transportation-related emergencies, mass casualty incidents, and other threats to public health and safety.
