Carolina Unite for Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
Carolina communities joined forces to help after Hurricane Helene. When North Carolina’s Governor Roy Cooper requested help due to a water shortage, South Carolina responded right away. The City of Columbia stepped up to provide assistance at the request of the South Carolina Governor’s office.
“In times like these, we must unite as Carolinians. Our teams have acted swiftly, and we are committed to doing everything we can to help Asheville recover,” said Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann.
Partnering with the Columbia-Richland Fire Department, Columbia Water, and Barnett Southern Trucking Company, the city has launched a relief mission. Forty tankers, each carrying 6,200 gallons of water, have been dispatched to the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC. The Columbia Fire Department is overseeing the safe transfer of water to ensure everything runs smoothly.
“Our neighbors supported us during the 2015 flood, and now it’s our turn to be there for them. Columbia has always been about helping others, and that’s exactly what we’ll continue to do,” said City Manager Teresa Wilson.
As recovery efforts continue across the Southeast, Columbia is committed to aiding those in need. “It’s an honor to provide help to our friends in North Carolina. Along with safe drinking water, we send our thoughts and prayers as they recover from this storm,” added Assistant City Manager of Columbia Water Clint Shealy.
This collaboration will remain in place as long as needed, with Columbia pledging ongoing support. “We are proud to assist our neighbors in North Carolina, and we hope the water we provide helps them on their journey to recovery,” said Frank Eskridge, Director of Utility Operations.
