Yikes!! I've seen some pics of Asheville - not good. And I've heard they've been boiling water since Frances came through the previous week. Apparently a pipe ay the water works broke and the water supply has been contaminated. Also 3 rivers have been contaminated by car oil, hydraulic oil, and some other stuff. And part of I-40 is now closed and will be for about 6 months the DOTS think.
Glad your bother and family got out safe. Sorry that they are having to go through this.