Heavy rain forecast prompts flood fears, PTSD concerns in WNC communities
The upcoming forecast is looking towards heavy rain and potential flooding over the next few days, which can strike fear for ...
Austin American-Statesman13d
Asheville council OKs 1st updates to flood protection ordinance since Helene
ASHEVILLE - After a series of delays, Asheville City Council Jan. 28 approved changes to its flood protection ordinance, ...
Austin American-Statesman20d
Current Asheville floodplain rules make city 'vulnerable' to losing federal flood insurance
If Asheville left the NFIP or if its status was impacted by the dubious rules, city property owners could lose access to federally backed flood insurance, reduced premiums, federal grants or loans for ...
Asheville Habitat Restore revives after flood with major donation from Biltmore Estate
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville’s Habitat for Humanity Restore received an exciting donation. The Biltmore Estate sent ...
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City Council approves text amendments to Asheville Flood Protection Ordinance
On Tuesday, January 28, the Asheville City Council voted to adopt text amendments to Chapter 7 of the Asheville Code of Ordinances. The changes clear up ambiguity in floodplain regulations within city ...
Asheville Citizen-Times13d
Asheville council OKs 1st updates to flood protection ordinance since Helene
ASHEVILLE - After a series of delays, Asheville City Council Jan. 28 approved changes to its flood protection ordinance, described by staff as "minor updates" needed to comply with the National ...
Trump EPA admin Zeldin visits Asheville, talks riverfront debris, pollution, businesses
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin said that his office is focusing on oil spills and wastewater ...