Helene People and Environment Recovery Board
Helene People and Environment Recovery Board
The People and Environment Recovery Board will serve these functions:
- Provides input to City Council on policy recommendations that strengthen the city’s ability to prepare for and respond to climate-related disasters.
- Provides input to City Council on policy recommendations that support environmental sustainability and recognize the impact and role of Asheville’s natural resources in recovery.
- Supports City Council by consulting existing resources and tools to include known climate vulnerability considerations into policy and programming recommendations
- Provides input to City Council on ways to support neighborhood-level resilience and preparedness efforts that build community capacity to withstand future challenges.
- Supports City Council by providing input on ways to support residents recovering from disaster impacts while strengthening long-term community resilience.
- Supports City Council by helping residents feel informed, engaged, and connected to recovery resources through each member’s respective networks.
For more information about this board and its meetings, please visit the People and Environment Recovery Board webpage.
Past Events
People and Environment Recovery Board Meeting December 1, 2025
Special Meeting: People and Environment Recovery Board Orientation
The People & Environment Recovery Board will be holding a special meeting from 9:00 a.m. - Noon on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in the Banquet Hall at Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville, located at 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, N.C. The purpose of the meeting will be to (1) hold a joint orientation for all 4 Helene Recovery Boards; and (2) go into 4 breakout sessions to go over each board's scope; their initial agenda items; and determine a regular meeting schedule.
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Please visit the People and Environment Recovery Board webpage to access the meeting agenda, materials and minutes.
Public Access:
This will be a hybrid meeting, which the public can access by any of the following means: