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All main lines for Spectrum are now operational. If you are experiencing an outage at your residence, please call Spectrum directly to report the outage. The contact number for reporting an outage to Spectrum is (833) 267-6094.

The Town of Biltmore Forest purchases all of its water from the City of Asheville. We provide no additional treatment to the water and are only responsible for its distribution to our residents. Fortunately, the Town of Biltmore Forest distribution system did not sustain any significant damage, but it did lose system pressure after the hurricane like all City of Asheville water system users. This...

The Town’s debris contractor has removed significant amounts from the right of way. Many streets are now more accessible than earlier in the week. The Town realizes many children & families may still trick-or-treat door to door on Halloween as roads become clearer. If you and your family choose to trick or treat, please use extraordinary caution and understand you are doing so at your own risk due...

Cold Weather Donations Needed As temperatures drop, we need cold-weather donations for Hurricane Helene survivors. Please donate coats, blankets, gloves, hand warmers, and other items at the following locations: 1298 Patton Avenue, West Asheville Arden Presbyterian Church, 2215 Hendersonville Road, Asheville Harrah's Cherokee Center, 87 Haywood Street (9 a.m.-5 p.m., seven days a week) As you...

The Town will resume regular trash pickup on Monday, October 7. We will use the same schedule as previously, so if your trash is picked up on Monday, it will be picked up this Monday. You can help us by making sure your trash cans are accessible for our drivers. If there are trees blocking the drive, please try to get the trash to a location where we can retrieve it. There will be no recycling...

Here is the link with instructions for homeowners applying for FEMA assistance. How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Hurricane Helene | NC Gov. Cooper After applying for assistance, your request is reviewed to determine if an inspection is needed to verify disaster-related damage to your home and personal property. FEMA staff and inspectors may contact you to discuss your disaster-caused damage...