BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The town of Black Mountain has launched an Office of Recovery and Resiliency, a municipal department tasked with leading the community’s recovery from Tropical Storm Helene and spearheading long-term efforts to reduce disaster risk and build a more resilient future.
The office, part of the town’s Administration Department, will be led by Assistant Town Manager Jessica Trotman. It will oversee disaster recovery projects, manage state and federal recovery funding and coordinate mitigation and preparedness initiatives throughout the town.
“Helene was a devastating storm that tested every part of our infrastructure and emergency systems,” Town Manager Josh Harrold said in a news release. “The creation of this office is a direct response to that challenge. It reflects our commitment to rebuilding smarter, not just replacing what was lost, but creating systems and structures that will serve and protect Black Mountain for generations to come.”…