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Town of Black Mountain, NC
Until further notice, the Town of Black Mountain is under a Boil Water Notice for all Town of Black Mountain water customers due to loss of pressure in distribution system pipes and levels of turbidity (particles) in the water. IT IS REQUIRED FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIGOROUSLY BOIL TAP WATER FOR ONE (1) MINUTE BEFORE CONSUMING IT. Water can be used for flushing toilets, laundry, bathing, and washing hands for basic personal hygiene but not for home or commercial food preparation. During bathing, please monitor children to ensure they do not accidentally drink the water. Infants can be given sponge baths. CLICK HERE for more information.
The Ticker
Trash and Recycling pick-up resumed Oct. 21 * Town curfew lifted as of Oct. 22 * Buncombe County Schools reopen Oct. 25 on delayed schedule * Free Q&A on streambank restoration from 10am-2pm on Oct. 24 in Town Square * Sign up for supplies by Oct. 30 by taking BMT Volunteer Corps needs assessment survey * Buncombe County announces expedited process for reopening restaurants * Volunteers needed * Early Voting starts strong and Election Day polling sites announced * Fire danger high * HELP WANTED: Community Liaison
Press Releases and Town Updates
issued on October 17, 2024
issued on October 22, 2024
released on October 13, 2024
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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)
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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 (he/him)
Town Clerk, Assistant to the Town Manager, and PIO
wesley.barker@tobm.org
828.419.9310
In the News
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North Carolina Sets Turnout Record for First Day of Early Voting, Tips for Early Voting
NC State Board of Elections, October 18, 2024
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In Western North Carolina, Voters Consider Recovery From Helene
New York Times, October 18, 2024
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Black Mountain now under boil water notice after 'relentless' effort, sanitation services resume
Black Mountain News, October 18, 2024
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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper increases unemployment to $600 due to Helene. What to know and how to apply
Black Mountain News, October 17, 2024
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'We're here trying to help.' Swannanoa community continues to support itself after Helene
Black Mountain News, October 14, 2024
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Black Mountain updates: Don’t drink the water
828 News Now, October 12, 2024
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Surviving Helene: Keri Boer shares her journey from North Carolina to Iowa, from isolation to safety, in the aftermath of a hurricane
The Messenger, October 12, 2024
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Black Mountain pharmacists navigate recovery after Helene
WRAL News, October 12, 2024
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Black Mountain connects to Asheville water as Tropical Storm Helene conditions improve
Fayetteville Observer, October 11, 2024
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Live Updates: EPA talks climate change, local collaboration
Blue Ridge Public Radio, October 11, 2024
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Repair Crews will play Whack-A-Mole as first water flows from Asheville reservoir
The News Observer, October 11, 2024
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Recovering from Helene: Alum helps students devasted by North Carolina flooding
Illinois State University News, October 9, 2024
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Black Mountain police chief: We're working to 'recover every last person' after Helene
FOX News, October 9, 2024
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North Carolina lawmakers pass $273M Helene relief bill with voting changes to more counties
Associated Press, October 9, 2024
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Black Mountain Presbyterian Church and volunteers bringing ‘beautiful spirit’ to feeding and supporting the community
Presbyterian Church News, October 8, 2024
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Raleigh police travel to Black Mountain area to help after Helene
WNCN, October 7, 2024
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Black Mountain community finds creative solutions to help neighbors
ABC11, October 6, 2024
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Opinion: Helene cast a pall over the Blue Ridge
The Washington Post, October 4, 2024
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Helene left me stranded in North Carolina. In the midst of tragedy, I found community.
Lexington Herald Leader, October 3, 2024
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With No Phones or Wi-Fi, North Carolina Revives the Town Meeting
New York Times, October 2, 2024
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Helene slams Old Fort, Black Mountain, Swannanoa
MSN, October 1, 2024
