Extended Weekend Getaways Donate to the NC Disaster Relief Fund at nc.gov/donate. 
This fund, administered by the Governor’s office and The United Way of North Carolina, delivers much needed funding directly into the hands of local, on-the-ground organizations assisting with relief efforts.
Plan future travel to the NC mountains.
While many of the mountain areas are restricted to essential travel while they rebuild, we encourage you to book a future trip for when the communities reopen to visitors. Asheville, Boone and all of the incredible destinations within the mountains need your support now. If you had a trip planned for this fall, postpone it rather than cancel it. Your promise to travel in the future provides a lifeline to the community to keep their businesses open while they recover.
Support local NC businesses this holiday season.
You can also support the local economy by shopping directly with small businesses headquartered in the mountains. Buying your holiday gifts or gift cards allows businesses to stay afloat and pay their employees.
The rest of our state east of the mountains continues to welcome visitors this fall and beyond. We have received calls from visitors who are worried about traveling to other parts of North Carolina for fear of getting in the way of recovery. Let me assure you that most of the state from the coast to the foothills of the mountains is open and ready to receive visitors.
We will continue updating our recovery information and sharing how to help at VisitNC.com/helene. With your help, we will pull through this immense challenge, and our communities will be here with open arms to welcome you back to the Land of the Sky.
Thank you for keeping North Carolina in your hearts and for choosing our state for your travels. We can’t wait to see you soon.
