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DISASTER RESPONSE RESOURCES
last updated Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 2pm RECOVERY ASSISTANCE: Transylvania County Building Permitting & Enforcement - contact 828-884-3029 or email [email protected] for inspections of flood-damaged buildings FEMA - Apply online at...
SEPTIC SYSTEM GUIDANCE
PRINTABLE VERSION After the flood waters have receded: Use the septic system very sparingly until water over the septic tank and drainfield areas is no longer evident on the ground surface. If the system is damaged and in need of repair, contact your local health...
WATER SAFETY GUIDANCE
Access to safe and potable water remains a top concern in Western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is sharing guidance on actions people can take to ensure water is safe and to prevent...
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MEAL SITES
last updated Friday, Oct 18 at 4pm Daily, 9am-11am and 4pm-6pm - continental breakfast and takeaway dinner meals at Cedar Mountain Community Center (10635 Greenville Hwy) Daily until power is restored, 11am-4pm - Balsam Grove Community Center (8732 Parkway Rd)
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Flu Vaccine Clinic: 10/16/24
Make an appointment TODAY for the 2024 flu shot clinic hosted by Transylvania Public Health! The single best way to help prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccination. And the ideal time to get one is in October. This ensures that you will have the best protection...
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Nutramigen Recall 2023
A voluntary recall has been announced for select batches of Nutramigen Powder, a specialty infant formula for the dietary management of Cows Milk Allergy (CMA) in 12.6 and 19.8 oz cans. Consumers who purchased Nutramigen should check the bottom of the can to identify...
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2023 School Flu Vaccine Initiative
Transylvania Public Health is partnering with Transylvania County Schools to offer flu vaccinations at county schools. Only injectable flu shots are being offered this season, and FluMist will not be offered by Transylvania Public Health for 2023-2024. The flu can be...
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COVID-19 Daily Data
(Updated 5/10/23 at 2:15 pm) The end of the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration on May 11 will transition COVID-19 response into a routine part of public health and healthcare activities. This will impact the way that COVID-19 data is reported to...
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