North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

A big thank you to everyone who came out to donate supplies at the State Farmers Market, the Robert G. Shaw Piedmont Triad Farmers Market and the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market. With your help, nearly 300 pallets of supplies are on their way to Western North Carolina. NCDA&CS is proud to be part of the fabric of our communities, and your generosity shows! THANK YOU! #NCAgriculture #ncwx #HeleneReliefEfforts #Helene2024

Late Thursday afternoon, the NCDA&CS Standards Division received a call regarding the need to calibrate a new fuel meter on a truck located at the Lincolnton Regional Airport. This truck was going to be used to fuel National Guard helicopters that were providing support to the western region of the state that was affected by Hurricane Helene. The NCDA&CS calibrator for this area was not able to respond, as he and his family have been impacted by Helene. Another calibrator in NCDA&CS responded to the call for aid and made it to the airport by 7 a.m. on Friday morning to get the meter calibrated so the helicopters could start being refueled at this site. NCDA&CS has been on the ground since before Helene impacted North Carolina. We will do everything we can to help the people of Western North Carolina recover. #NCAgriculture #ncwx #HeleneReliefEfforts #Helene2024

During a boil water advisory, it's crucial to only use treated or bottled water to keep you and your family safe. NC State Extension experts have prepared helpful instructions on how to properly boil and treat water before drinking, hand washing or using it for food preparation. #NCAgriculture #ncwx #HeleneReliefEfforts #Helene2024

The hard work of ASAR Training and Response and their partners in Western North Carolina has been nothing short of amazing. The NCDA&CS Agriculture Emergency Hotline received a call to respond to 22 horses trapped in Black Mountain. ASAR was dispatched on the mission. These specially trained technical rescue operators never gave up in spite of fighting creeks, rivers and washed out roads. They even paddle boarded food to the horses as they devised a plan to rescue the herd. Thank you to ASAR for all your help! #NCAgriculture #ncwx #HeleneReliefEfforts #Helene2024

??? Hurricane Helene has left a deep impact on the Carolinas, and the grocery industry is feeling the effects. CFIC is committed to supporting recovery efforts and helping the industry get back on its feet. CFIC is providing resources and support specifically aimed at helping grocers rebuild, restock, and recover via email and on our website at https://lnkd.in/egvQBzG7 Stay tuned for more in the coming days and weeks. #HurricaneRelief #CarolinasStrong #GrocersHelpingGrocers #CommunitySupport

Commissioner Troxler has visited Western North Carolina several times this week, talking to people about their needs and how the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services can help. “I’ve been on the ground in a number of communities in Western North Carolina reassuring people that they are not forgotten and that there are many people rallying to support them, including the N.C. Department of Agriculture. The need is great and this will be a long-term effort that we need people to stay engaged with,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “We have every division in the department involved in this disaster. It ranges from everything from humanitarian efforts of sheltering people at the Western North Carolina Ag Center, even co-sheltering them with pets, and working with animal shelters to get relief supplies in for pets, to delivering emergency USDA food for mass feeding efforts. We are assisting livestock producers with emergency fencing, feed and water needs, and we are assisting in opening roads up, manning command centers for incident management teams and working with food manufacturers. We are going to continue to show up and support the people in these affected areas.” If you have immediate needs, please contact the Agriculture Emergency Hotline at 1-866-645-9403. #NCAgriculture #ncwx #HeleneReliefEfforts #Helene2024

State Veterinarian Dr. Michael Martin has issued a 'Partial Suspension of Interstate Movement Requirements' for the evacuation of animals due to Hurricane Milton. Please see the waiver here: https://lnkd.in/eY6yrXHr #NCAgriculture #HurricaneMilton #NCWX

Three state forests in WNC remain closed to the public: DuPont, Holmes and Tuttle These forests are not safe to visit right now. Cell service is limited. First responders may not be able to reach you in an emergency. #NCAgriculture #ncwx #HeleneReliefEfforts #Helene2024

In just a few days, over 165 breweries across 25 states and territories are participating in the NC Craft Brewers Guild Pouring for Neighbors initiative! As part of Pouring for Neighbors, participating breweries and retail locations are dedicating one of their beers on tap to Hurricane Helene relief support efforts, with at least $1 of each sale going to the NC Disaster Relief Fund or similar organizations. Thank you to the NC Beer family and breweries, as well as those supporting us from Virginia, Ohio, Louisiana, Arizona, Washington, California, Maine, West Virginia, Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Kentucky, South Carolina, Missouri, Maryland, Iowa, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Colorado, Illinois, Vermont, Massachusetts, and the U.S. Virgin Islands!! Check the Guild's website for the list of participating locations. Together, we can help our neighbors rebuild, pint by pint. Website: https://lnkd.in/gRyQWKs5 #NCAgriculture #ncwx #HeleneReliefEfforts #Helene2024

North Carolina Emergency Management officials are cautioning the public about false Helene reports and misinformation being shared on social media. Misinformation, particularly online, has led to false news reports and rumors about coordinated response efforts. Dangerous conditions continue in some areas and false information could put people at risk. Read more on how you can help avoid the spread of rumors at: https://lnkd.in/e9F5pjAY FEMA is also addressing misinformation being shared on social media. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eMp85wQq #NCAgriculture #ncwx #HeleneReliefEfforts #Helene2024