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Blowing Rock adopts resolution urging state and federal support for businesses hit by Hurricane Helene
Summary
The Blowing Rock Town Council adopted a resolution asking the U.S. Congress and North Carolina General Assembly to continue financial, administrative and technical support for small businesses in Watauga County and Western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene on Sept. 27, 2024.
The Blowing Rock Town Council on March 11, 2025 adopted a resolution requesting that the United States Congress and the North Carolina General Assembly continue to provide financial, administrative and technical support to small businesses in Watauga County and western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene.
Mayor (unnamed) read the resolution, which states that while physical cleanup has progressed, much remains for economic recovery; it notes October is typically a top month for tourism and that the storm’s timing contributed to reduced earnings. The council adopted the resolution and staff said it will be framed and shared publicly; the Boone Area Chamber (represented by David Jackson) and others had urged rapid adoption to show unified municipal support.
The resolution asks state and federal partners to continue monetary and technical assistance to help small businesses recover and to explore creative solutions for local economic stabilization. The council recorded adoption of the resolution "this March 2025."
