Hendersonville News
Loren W. Wells, whose startup business selling ladies smocks and polyester stretch pants out of a plain brick house on Four Seasons Boulevard eventually expanded into a chain of nearly 300 retail outlets, died on Saturday after a period of declining health. He was 76.
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Henderson County News
Henderson County declared a state of emergency starting at 6 p.m. Thursday as first responders and other agencies make preparations for the arrival of Hurricane Florence this weekend.
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To provide more resources for Hurricane Florence response, state government agencies have dramatically reduced the personnel previously scheduled to support public safety, transportation and health-related matters at the World Equestrian Games taking place in Tryon. This international sporting event was anticipated to bring thousands of people to the state. The State Highway Patrol had already decreased its troop numbers deployed for the sporting event by more than half (60 percent) prior to the State of Emergency in expectation of Hurricane Florence.
"As part of normal protocol, we must remain flexible to appropriately prevent, protect and prepare for any event or disaster," Public Safety Secretary Erik A. Hooks said in a news release. "The Highway Patrol, NC Emergency Management and the NC National Guard consistently evaluate circumstances and re-deploy members based on needs at any given time. We continuously evaluate all public safety and life safety needs across the entire state and determine where resources should go."
At the request of local officials with the Village of Tryon, NCEM had agreed to deploy five of its employees to provide support to the sporting event but has since scaled that number back to two. The NCNG dedicated approximately 25 soldiers to provide Civil Support, as well as Air Guard members to assist with aviation and communication needs.
More than 2,000 of NC National Guard members are deployed for Hurricane Florence with more on standby if needed.
State health resources are also being relocated from the games to bolster Hurricane Florence response. The Division of Public Health reduced its on-site presence at the World Equestrian Games but will continue to support local public health officials involved with the games remotely with any environmental health and communicable disease concerns. A mobile emergency department from the Office of Emergency Management was also recently returned and is now available to be deployed as part of Hurricane Florence response.
More information related to North Carolina’s storm preparations and response is available at https://www.ncdps.gov/florence.
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Henderson County News
Hurricane Florence could bring 6-10 inches of rain to the Hendersonville area when it moves into the mountains late Saturday night, the National Weather Service says.
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NOAA and the National Weather Service recommend that every household have an emergency plan and emergency supplies on hand in advance of a major storm. Here are steps to prepare:
Family Emergency Plan: Before an emergency happens, sit down with your family or close friends and decide how you will get in contact with each other, where you will go, and what you will do in an emergency. Keep a copy of this plan in your emergency supplies kit or another safe place where you can access it in the event of a disaster. Start at the Ready.Gov emergency plan webpage.
Review Your Insurance Policies: Review your insurance policies to ensure that you have adequate coverage for your home and personal property.
Understand NWS forecast products, especially the meaning of NWS watches and warnings.
A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:• Water - one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation• Food - at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert• Flashlight• First aid kit• Extra batteries• Whistle to signal for help• Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place• Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities• Manual can opener for food• Local maps• Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery
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Henderson County News
Henderson County’s Sept. 11 commemoration was an opportunity to praise and thank the hundreds of first responders who answer the call to help their neighbors in need day and night.
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Thomas Brass's wildlife stage in the woods on top of Haywood Knolls has a new feature.
A new watering hole Brass just installed attracted a pair of raccoons, which plunged in, and a bear.
Check out the KnollsCam video here.
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While Florence heads toward the North Carolina coast with category 4 fury, the N.C. mountains is a week away from feeling any impact and may escape wind and rain altogether.
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The Henderson County School Board will let the voters decide who will fill board vacancy created when Colby Coren resigned to take a teaching position in the county school system.
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