Buncombe County's state of emergency is scheduled to end at 6 p.m. on Monday, January 26, marking a return to normal operations for county services after Winter Storm Fern. The end of the emergency declaration will allow for the resumption of government services and the reopening of facilities that were temporarily closed due to hazardous conditions.
Service Resumption
County offices, parks, libraries, the landfill, transfer station, and the courthouse were closed on January 26. Scheduled inspections for January 26 will be rescheduled for January 27, and users can cancel appointments through the Development, Permits, and Licensing Portal if needed. The One Buncombe Call Center is also closed. For non-urgent assistance, residents can call the non-emergency line at (828) 250-6650, and 911 should be used for emergencies.
The landfill and transfer station are closed on January 26, with services expected to resume as conditions improve after the emergency declaration expires.
Ongoing Concerns
Frigid temperatures and wind chills near -5 degrees may prolong hazards into the following week.
The emergency declaration, issued ahead of Winter Storm Fern, began at noon on January 23 and is explicitly scheduled to run until 6 p.m. on January 26. As of January 26 at 9:56 a.m., the state of emergency remains in effect through that deadline.
For real-time updates, residents can check www.buncombeready.org or official social channels.
The end of the state of emergency signifies a transition back to normal for Buncombe County residents, with services and facilities expected to reopen. Community members are encouraged to stay informed about weather conditions and exercise caution as the region recovers from the winter storm.
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