Mecklenburg County

Duke Energy is urging customers in the Carolinas to reduce energy use during periods of peak demand on Monday, Feb. 2, from 4-10 a.m., to help lessen the energy demand on the power grid and reduce the potential of isolated power outages. spr.ly/6015h1olZ.

Extreme weather protocols and expanded homeless shelter capacity will remain in effect until at least Tuesday, Feb. 3: meck.co/4ta1hGo Outreach teams continue to visit homeless encampments to encourage anyone living unsheltered to visit a shelter.

Extreme weather protocols will be in place from 4 p.m. on Jan. 30 until at least Feb. 2 to support those experiencing homelessness: meck.co/4ta1hGo Street outreach teams are encouraging anyone living unsheltered to visit a shelter and providing winter weather supplies.

Mecklenburg County and @CLTGov are declaring a State of Emergency and County facilities will be closed this weekend due to winter weather: meck.co/4rgWvoS

Mecklenburg County facilities will open at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27 due to inclement weather: meck.co/4sYqH9U

Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Monday, January 26 due to severe weather: meck.co/3ZCqKux

With minimal power outages in our area, the winter storm shelter at the Grady Cole Center will close at 11 a.m. on January 27. We are working with partners to support those at the shelter who are experiencing homelessness: meck.co/4qIDNXv

The Grady Cole Center will open as a winter storm shelter on Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. for anyone who needs a warm, safe place to go: meck.co/49ZpcQj Bring warm clothes, toiletries, medication, blankets, snacks, phone and charger if you can. 📍 310 North Kings Drive, Charlotte

Roads are icy, stay home. Last night’s sleet and freezing temperatures are making the roads slick and dangerous. Staying off the roads helps emergency workers to safely do their jobs. If you must travel, remember to: - Drive below the speed limit and avoid sudden stops or sharp turns. - Increase the distance between you and other cars. - Monitor road conditions at DriveNC.gov.

We’ll have more capacity at area homeless shelters, potential warming shelters, changes to County services and facility closures due to the severe weather forecast: meck.co/49DtQVd We'll share any additional service changes, closures or delays by Sunday, Jan. 25.

Two confirmed cases of measles in Mecklenburg County: meck.co/4k0PxSM Measles is highly contagious. Symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough, rash and red eyes. If you see symptoms, call your doctor or ER right away. Vaccination is the best protection.

Extreme weather protocols will be in place Jan. 17-20. Area homeless shelters will have expanded hours and additional capacity. Street outreach teams will visit homeless encampments to share info about resources: meck.co/4jNvlDE

We are aware of a nationwide cell phone outage affecting multiple carriers that may be impacting the ability to call 911. If you need to call 911, please keep trying, use a landline, or ask a neighbor to call. You can also visit a fire station or police station for help. Please do not call 911 to test your phone or report the outage. We’ll keep you informed as we know more.

Public Health recommends the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine for anyone unvaccinated ages one year and older to protect themselves and those around them. The vaccine is free or low-cost at Public Health clinics: meck.co/3Z7hYo7

Measles is a highly-contagious viral illness that can have serious health complications. It's spread by direct person-to-person contact & through the air. Symptoms of measles include a fever, runny nose, cough, rash & red eyes. Vaccination is the best protection against measles.

Measles has been detected in wastewater in Mecklenburg County. No cases have been identified in the county. Public Health continues to investigate as cases have recently been reported in North Carolina, and a measles outbreak of over 300 cases is ongoing in Spartanburg, SC.

The lobby of the Catherine M. Wilson Center (301 Billingsley Road) will close to the public on Dec. 31, 2025. You'll be able to get services like Medicaid applications, Food and Nutrition Services, and other programs at a Community Resource Center: meck.co/4aXdc3L

UPDATE Dec. 15: We're extending our extreme weather protocols through at least Tuesday, Dec. 16.

Extreme weather protocols will begin Dec. 14 thru at least the morning of Dec. 15 in response to the forecast. Area homeless shelters will have expanded hours and additional capacity. Street outreach teams will visit homeless encampments to share info: meck.co/3XPcmyq

Our region has thrived and grown because our strength lies in our diversity and our collective commitment to each other and to this community. Let us all — no matter our political allegiance – stand together for all hard working and law-abiding families: meck.co/4i4A4A3