Transylvania County has been hit hard by Hurricane Helene. For the latest information, visit Transylvania County’s Facebook and The Transylvania Times. See the latest county update (10/10/2024).

Transylvania Public Health will be offering free tetanus vaccines to disaster survivors and emergency response workers with puncture wounds, cuts, lacerations, or other skin injuries that can be contaminated with flood waters. Call 828-884-3135.

Damage assessments are underway. FEMA individual assistance representatives will be visiting neighborhoods. On Friday, Oct. 11, 10am-4pm, FEMA will be available at the Transylvania County Library’s Rogow Room with Pisgah Legal and Habitat for Humanity to help those impacted from the storm in the application process.  A wide variety of organizations are collaborating in the emergency response for our community. Anchor Baptist Church is coordinating county-wide volunteer efforts and collecting donations. SEE RESOURCES

Safe water: In areas that have experienced flooding, drinking water may not be available or safe to drink. Be sure you do not use contaminated water to drink, wash and prepare food, make ice, prepare baby formula, wash dishes, brush teeth or wash hands. LEARN MORE

The boil water advisory has been lifted for the Town of Rosman. Water and other essential supplies are available at local fire departments. Water filling stations are located in several spots throughout the county as well.

Safe food: Be sure to dispose of any food that has been in contact with floodwaters or has not been properly refrigerated. If in doubt, throw it out! LEARN MORE

Meal sites are available throughout the county. SEE MEAL LOCATIONS AND TIMES Starting Friday, Oct. 4, people and families in North Carolina can use their FNS benefits to purchase hot food including food prepared for immediate consumption from authorized Electronic Benefits Transfer retailers using their EBT card starting today. All authorized EBT vendors in the state have been notified about this change, which will remain in effect until Nov. 3.

Septic systems: Flooding can cause damage to your septic system. LEARN MORE

If your septic system is damaged and in need of repair, call 828-884-3139 or visit Environmental Health at 106 E Morgan St.

Trash disposal: The landfill is open and can accept natural vegetation storm debris including spoiled hay. Pisgah Forest and See Off Convenience Sites are also open as usual. Solid waste disposal sites for household debris and spoiled food are being deployed to communities in highest needs for disposing of flood damaged materials. City of Brevard plans to resume normal trash service on Monday, October 7.

SUMMER AT THE TOWN POOL WITH FRIENDS ON A HOT SUMMER DAY.

A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY LUNCH FOR ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE CO-WORKERS.

MATCHING TATTOOS WITH YOUR COUSINS, JUST LIKE YOU ALWAYS SAID YOU WOULD.

You might not know it, but memories like these are made possible by Transylvania Public Health. We inspect places like public and private pools, restaurants, hotels and even tattoo parlors to help keep them clean and safe for everyone in Transylvania County to use.

We also keep Transylvania County safe by offering immunizations, screening for health concerns, encouraging good nutrition, and more. Good public health is the backbone of a thriving, healthy community. Transylvania Public Health is already doing a lot to keep you healthy. Get to know us – there’s a lot more we can do for you.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday – Thursday
8:30am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-5:00pm

Friday
8:30am-5:00pm (last appt at 4:30pm)

828.884.3135

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Communicable Disease FAX: 828.884.4272
(for CD reports, STD reports, bite reports)

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