GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — How can we help Western North Carolina? It’s the question on everyone’s mind. The City of Greensboro has sent out many teams based on their areas of expertise.
Nearly two weeks into the massive country-wide response to western North Carolina, the City of Greensboro is unsure how big its role will be in the future. Several city departments were the first to get there. Now, they are pulling back a little bit while others start to show up.
Greensboro provides help in times of need from departments across the board, including police, fire and water resources. About 20 water and sewer workers have been in Mitchell County. They restored water and now need to finish work on the sewer lines.
Guilford Metro 911 has been answering calls for several counties in western North Carolina. “Really it is coast-to-coast response,” Greensboro Fire Department Chief Jim Robinson said.
The GFD sent 51 employees. Half are back, and half are still there. They have helped with everything from recovery efforts, responding to structure fires and even a swift water rescue of a 10-year-old boy who was saved after a mudslide. The swift water rescue team will come soon, but they are not sure how long the rest will be needed.