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Officials with the City of Tryon and Polk County released the following update to residents on Tuesday, Oct. 1:

• For emergency needs – 911
• Welfare Checks / Non-Emergency – 828-722-5025 or 828-722-5026
• Informational Hotline – 828-722-5086

Essential Needs Distribution:

Starting tomorrow (Oct. 2), the following drive-through locations will be open to distribute essential supplies, including water and basic food needs. Donations are on a first-come, first-serve basis, and availability depends on the bulk donations received by the county.

• Mill Spring / Green Creek Community 
  Tryon Equestrian
  25 International Blvd, Mill Spring, NC
• Columbus Community
  Columbus Town Hall
  95 Walker St, Columbus, NC
• Saluda Community
  Saluda Elementary Bus Parking Lot
  214 E Main St, Saluda, NC
• Tryon Community
  Tryon Town Hall
  301 N Trade St, Tryon, NC
• Sunny View
  86 Sunny View School Rd.
  Mill Spring, NC 28756

How to make donations

• Small Donations: Individual and Small Quantities will be accepted from Tuesday, October 1st, through Thursday, October 3rd, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Thermal Belt Outreach, 134 White Drive, Columbus, NC.
• Large Bulk Donations:  Must be coordinated through NCVOAD.org or a County/Municipal Official who will contact the County EOC for vetting.

Landfill

• Open Monday – Friday 8 am to  4:30 pm/ Saturday 8 am – 4:30 pm
• Residential Trash – $10.00 Service Fee Waived October 1^st through October 8^th

Moving Forward

“In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Polk County stands united in the spirit of rescue and recovery. Together, we will support one another, heal our community, and build a future grounded in hope and resilience.”