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County presents CASPER household survey: behavioral health impacts and mold, water and preparedness needs identified
Summary
Buncombe County public health staff reported results of a June 4 CASPER household survey of 210 households, finding 45.7% of households reported new or worsening behavioral health symptoms after Hurricane Helene and persistent mold and water-safety concerns in parts of the county.
Buncombe County public health staff and partner agencies presented results and recommendations from a Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) household survey conducted June 4 following Hurricane Helene.
Dr. Ellis Matheson, who presented the survey findings, said the county completed the planned sample of 210 household interviews over two days with door‑to‑door visits and a high completion rate. “The total of surveys that we wanted to get was 210, and we got 210,” Matheson said.
The survey identified three main themes: whole-person health care (particularly behavioral health), emergency preparedness and environmental health. Key findings included:
- Behavioral health: 45.7% of households reported at least one…
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