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Harnett plans to send counselors, social workers to help Buncombe County after flooding
Summary
Following an email request from Buncombe County Schools, district staff mobilized volunteer counselors and social workers to provide short-term support for families affected by flooding; travel, training and lodging arrangements were coordinated with Buncombe staff.
Board members discussed an email request from Buncombe County Schools for help after flooding. Staff said they began mobilizing counselors and social workers, limited the volunteer group for coverage reasons, and planned to send teams Wednesday afternoon to return Friday evening.
At the meeting a district official summarized outreach and logistics: Buncombe will provide training for the visiting staff and cover accommodations for Wednesday and Thursday nights, and district staff would supply some donated supplies. "We got an overwhelming response from the group who wanted to participate," the district representative said, adding that the district was working on a coverage plan while ensuring local operations remain staffed.
Board members also discussed potential funding support from regional superintendent groups to offset costs if needed, while emphasizing the need to balance aid with maintaining local services during the deployment window.
The board did not vote on the deployment during the meeting; staff said confirmations to participating counselors and social workers would be completed by the close of business the day the request was discussed.
