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Burn ban in effect * Apply by April 15 for the FREE Private and Commercial Property Debris Removal assistance program * FEMA application deadline extended to April 7 * Hazard Mitigation Grant Program provides free funding for property improvements * Residents asked to complete Buncombe County Property Damage form * Volunteer for the North Carolina Litter Sweep April 12-26
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Press Releases + Announcements
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BLACK MOUNTAIN FIRE DEPARTMENT URGES CAUTION & COMPLIANCE WITH STATE-WIDE BURN BAN
(March 26, 2025) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain
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FEMA APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 7, 2025
(March 7, 2025) Issued by FEMA
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PRIVATE & COMMERCIAL PROPERTY DEBRIS REMOVAL PROGRAM DEADLINE IS APRIL 15
(March 7, 2025) Shared in partnership with Buncombe County
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VOLUNTEER FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA LITTER SWEEP APRIL 12-26
(March 6, 2025) Issued by the State of North Carolina
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BURN BAN EXTENDED TO MARCH 7 FOR BUNCOMBE COUNTY, TOWN OF BLACK MOUNTAIN
(February 27, 2025) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain
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MARCH 1 IS THE DEADLINE FOR MOVING STORM DEBRIS TO THE RIGHT OF WAY IN BLACK MOUNTAIN
(February 21, 2025) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain
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BUNCOMBE COUNTY TO HOST "RESOURCES FOR RECOVERY" EVENT MARCH 3 IN BLACK MOUNTAIN
(February 19, 2025) Issued by Buncombe County
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ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS SUBCONTRACTORS ARE IN TOWN THIS WEEK FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL & RIVER CLEAN-UP
(February 19, 2025) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain
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TOWN CONTINUES TO WAIVE PERMITTING FEES FOR HELENE RECOVERY, REINSTATES OTHER DEVELOPMENT FEES AS OF 2-11-25
(February 11, 2025) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain
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NC GOVERNOR JOSH STEIN SIGNS FIVE HELENE RECOVERY EXECUTIVE ORDERS IN FIRST ACTION AS GOVERNOR
(January 2, 2025) Issued by the State of North Carolina
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FEMA EXTENDS APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR NORTH CAROLINIANS
(February 3, 2025) Issued by FEMA
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PRIVATE PROPERTY DEBRIS REMOVAL (PPDR) PROGRAM EXTENDED THROUGH FEBRUARY 2025
(January 28, 2025) Through an interlocal agreement between Buncombe County and the Town of Black Mountain
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PUBLIC WORKS ANNOUNCES RETURN OF REGULAR SCOUT ROUTE SANITATION COLLECTION, BEGINS MONDAY, 1-20-25
(January 16, 2025) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain
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BUNCOMBE COUNTY RESIDENTS ASKED TO COMPLETE A PROPERTY DAMAGE SURVEY
(December 19, 2024) Issued by Buncombe County
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BURN BAN LIFTED, RESIDENTS STILL URGED TO USE CAUTION
(December 18, 2024) Area fire chiefs are encouraging residents to not burn storm debris and allow it to be picked up for free and disposed of by the municipality. Issued by Buncombe County
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FREE PRIVATE PROPERTY DEBRIS REMOVAL (PPDR) PROGRAM BEGINS IN BLACK MOUNTAIN
(December 10, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain
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FEMA SPECIALISTS OFFER IN-PERSON ADVICE ON REBUILDING
(December 9, 2024) Issued by FEMA
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BURN BAN ISSUED FOR BUNCOMBE COUNTY, INCLUDING BLACK MOUNTAIN
(December 4, 2024) Issued by Buncombe County
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POST-HURRICANE TAX INFORMATION
(December 2, 2024) FAQs about tax deadlines, reporting flood damage, and more. Issued by Buncombe County
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DUMPSTER SERVICE AT TERRY ESTATE DRIVE ENDS ON 11/29/24
(November 27, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works Department
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STATE FIRE MARSHALL ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING MISINFORMATION RELATED TO TEMPORARY HOUSING CONSTRUCTED TO SHELTER VICTIMS OF HELENE
(November 26, 2024) Issued by the NC Office of the State Fire Marshal
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PROPERTY OWNERS ARE ASKED TO COMPLETE LEAD & COPPER LINE REPLACEMENT SURVEY
(November 26, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain
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FREE CRISIS COUNSELING, MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR HELENE SURVIVORS
(November 23, 2024) Issued by the State of North Carolina and FEMA
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UNCG MARKETING STUDENTS PARTNER WITH BLACK MOUNTAIN, SUPPORTED BY GRANT FROM U.S. ECONOMIC DEPT. ADMINISTRATION STATE TOURISM GRANT
(November 22, 2024) Issued by UNCG and the Town of Black Mountain
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BOIL WATER NOTICE LIFTED FOR ALL BLACK MOUNTAIN WATER CUSTOMERS
(November 18, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain
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WATER BILL PAYMENT DEFERMENT EXPLAINED
(November 13, 2024) Issued by Town of Black Mountain
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BUNCOMBE COUNTY REOPENS HOMEOWNER GRANT PROGRAM
(November 11, 2024) Homeowner Grant Program applications accepted Nov. 11-15
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FREE DISASTER LEGAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR NORTH CAROLINIANS
(November 7, 2024) Issued by FEMA
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MOUNTAIN BIZ WORKS LAUNCHES SMALL BUSINESS RECOVERY HUB: GRANTS, LOANS, RESOURCES, GUIDANCE, AND MORE
(November 7, 2024) Issued by Mountain Biz Works
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TOWN UPDATE: LIST OF TOWN BUILDINGS, FACILITIES, PARKS, AND SYSTEMS STILL IMPACTED BY HELENE, BOIL WATER NOTICE CONTINUES
(November 4, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain. CLICK HERE FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL GUIDE IN ENGLISH & SPANISH.
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TOWN UPDATES: DEBRIS PICK-UP, FIRE DANGER HIGH, FEMA DISASTER SURVIVOR ASSISTANCE INFORMATION
(November 4, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain. CLICK HERE FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL GUIDE IN ENGLISH & SPANISH.
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DEBRIS REMOVAL BEGINS IN BLACK MOUNTAIN. HERE ARE THE STEPS YOU NEED TO KNOW.
(November 1, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain. CLICK HERE FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL GUIDE IN ENGLISH & SPANISH.
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HOW FEMA CAN HELP IF YOU CAN'T LIVE IN YOUR HOME DUE TO HELENE
(November 1, 2024) Issued by FEMA
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TOWN UPDATES: NEIGHBORCARE FREE WALK-IN CLINIC, EARLY VOTING, LEAVES PICK-UP, AND HALLOWEEN EVENT
(October 29, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain
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COMMUNITY REMEMBRANCE PROGRAM TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 29 IN BLACK MOUNTAIN
(October 26, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain
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COMFORT CARE STATION OPENS AT OWEN POOL IN SWANNANOA
(October 23, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain
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BUNCOMBE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS APPROVES CHANGES TO SOME ELECTION DAY (NOV. 5) POLLING LOCATIONS, INCLUDING BLACK MOUNTAIN
(October 22, 2024) Issued by Buncombe County Board of Elections
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SITUATION REPORT, CURFEW LIFTED, RESIDENTIAL TRASH/RECYLCING SERVICE RESUMED (WITH SOME EXCEPTIONS), BOIL WATER NOTICE STILL IN EFFECT
(October 22, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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SITUATION REPORT, WHAT A BOIL WATER NOTICE MEANS, BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS ANNOUNCES REOPEN DATE
(October 18, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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TOWN OF BLACK MOUNTAIN ISSUES BOIL WATER NOTICE FOR BLACK MOUNTAIN WATER CUSTOMERS, EFFECTIVE 10/17/24 6:00 pm
(October 17, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain
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SITUATION REPORT, COMMUNITY MEETING TODAY AT 6PM
Community meeting also available via Facebook live stream or archive
(October 17, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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SITUATION REPORT, BLACK MOUNTAIN TOWN MEETING SCHEDULED FOR 6PM ON 10/17, BURN BAN NOTICE
(October 16, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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SITUATION REPORT, NC BUILDING INSPECTORS IN TOWN WEEK OF 10/14
(October 15, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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APPLY FOR HELP TO BUY FOOD FROM D-SNAP BEGINNING OCT 18
(October 14, 2024) Issued by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
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HURRICANE HELENE & MILTON SURVIVORS CAN APPLY FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE IN SEVERAL WAYS, SURVIVORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE DUE TO HIGH CALL VOLUME
(October 14, 2024) Issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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SITUATION REPORT, WIND ADVISORY, BURN BAN IN EFFECT WITHIN TOWN LIMITS
(October 14, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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MAP OF BLACK MOUNTAIN ROAD AND BRIDGE DAMAGE, AS OF 10-13-24
(October 13, 2024)
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SITUATION REPORT, NC BUILDING INSPECTORS IN TOWN WEEK OF 10/14, INFO FOR RESTAURANT OWNERS
(October 13, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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SITUATION REPORT, PLAN FOR COLD WEATHER SAFETY, WATER UPDATE
(October 12, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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ALERT: WATER LINE TESTING, WATER UNSAFE TO DRINK EVEN WHEN BOILED
(October 11, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments
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SITUATION REPORT, NEW TOWN RESOURCE & RECOVERY WEBSITE LAUNCHED, WATER PIPES/SAFETY UPDATE
(October 11, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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SITUATION REPORT, WATER SAFETY, AND SIGN UP FOR CodeRED TO RECEIVE WATER UPDATES
(October 10, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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SITUATION REPORT, VOTING INFORMATION, AND URGENT TOWN PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM UPDATE
(October 9, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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SITUATION REPORT, BOIL WATER ADVISORY, AND HOW TO AVOID MISINFORMATION
(October 8, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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SITUATION REPORT, SCAMMER ALERT, TRASH & SANITATION PROCEDURES
(October 7, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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SITUATION REPORT
(October 6, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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SITUATION REPORT
(October 5, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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SITUATION REPORT
(October 4, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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COMMUNITY MEETING VIDEO
(October 4, 2024)
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SITUATION REPORT
(October 3, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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COMMUNITY MEETING VIDEO
(October 3, 2024)
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SITUATION REPORT
(October 2, 2024) Issued by the Town of Black Mountain Public Works, Police and Fire departments, Black Mountain, NC
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COMMUNITY MEETING VIDEO
(October 1, 2024)
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DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY
(September 30, 2024)
Media Contact
Wesley Barker, NCCMC
Town Clerk, Assistant to the Town Manager, and PIO
wesley.barker@tobm.org
828.419.9310
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