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Buncombe County manager says recovery effort prioritized affordable housing, staff-led debris response
Summary
County Manager Avril Pinder told WRES 100.7 that recovery from Helene shifted priorities toward affordable housing, credited county staff and partners for clearing "millions of cubic yards of debris," and outlined 2026 plans including emergency training and conservation.
Avril Pinder, Buncombe County manager, said the county's experience since Helene has elevated affordable housing to a top priority and reshaped how the county plans recovery work. "Affordable housing has gone from 1 priority to 1 of the top priorities," she said, adding that the storm exposed gaps the county must address.
Pinder credited county staff…
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