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It’s a hot one out there…

It’s a hot one out there…

Summer is here, and so is the heat. Even in the mountains, heat and humidity can be dangerous. Last year, there were 280 heat-related emergency room visits in Western North Carolina, most of them caused by heat exhaustion. Now is the time to get prepared for heat...

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Prepare Now for Hurricane Season

Prepare Now for Hurricane Season

The Atlantic hurricane season started June 1. Are you ready? Forecasters are predicting an active hurricane season for 2025. Last year brought widespread storms across the Southeast and Caribbean, and this year is expected to be similar. Even though our region may not...

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DISASTER RESPONSE RESOURCES

Learn more at Ready.gov Are you wildfire ready? Knowing what to do before, during and after a wildfire can empower you to take action. Be Informed Sign up for local emergency alerts. Visit your county emergency management website. Follow local emergency services on...

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Flu Update – January 2025

Flu Update – January 2025

Public health officials have noted a recent increase in flu cases in Transylvania County, including several cases in long-term care facilities and two deaths from influenza this season. Influenza is a serious respiratory illness that can cause mild to severe symptoms....

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MEAL SITES

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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