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Tryon International continues to house emergency personnel on property, and power has been restored to property and to some of our neighbors as of 6:30 p.m. Monday evening. The facility has plenty of places to charge phones and to connect to free Guest Wifi for local neighbors who need to recharge or connect with loved ones.

The NC Emergency Management Field Hospital is currently being set up. It is expected to be completed on Tuesday, and operations will begin on Wednesday. 

Polk County will have a supply distribution and donation drop off location for hygiene supplies, water, and other essentials at Polk County High School Tuesday from 1 to 6 p.m.

TIEC working with County officials to create a supply distribution and donation drop off point at the Lodging Office at Tryon International. As soon as this location is organized and operational, TIEC will spread the word far and wide so that friends and neighbors can access these needed supplies. It will also be offering a location to fill water jugs and containers with clean water. Hopefully, it will get the approval to begin this on Wednesday. TIEC will share more in our update Tuesday night.

Many have asked if they can ship TIEC donations to distribute to the first responders and via its pending supply center. The answer is YES: if you are unable to physically bring donations but want to ship supplies to Tryon International for distribution, you can do so at the below address: 

 

Tryon International

Attn: Hurricane Donations

4066 Pea Ridge Road

Mill Spring, NC 28756

 

If you are interested in making a financial contribution to recovery efforts, you may write a check to the Green River Foundation and mail to the above address with “Hurricane Helene relief” in the memo. 100% of your donation will go to the relief efforts in Polk, Rutherford, Henderson and Buncombe Counties in North Carolina and Spartanburg County, South Carolina. 

With power restored, TIEC’s team is working on getting as many restaurants operational as possible by Wednesday, October 3, to support the community and the guests and first responders on-site. 

 

Submitted by Tryon International