Union County NC

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Burn Ban in effect for Union County due to dry conditions. ❌ No outdoor burning ❌ No fire pits ❌ Permits suspended Aligned with statewide restrictions - ALL outdoor burning is prohibited. Details: ucgov.info/4dhwdz7

Due to Winter Storm Gianna, we are activating our Emergency Operations Center and all County facilities, including libraries, county parks, waste and recycling facilities and the Ag. Ctr. will be closed this weekend. Visit unioncountync.gov for updates.

Prepared for a power outage? Keep phones charged & your power provider’s contact info handy. Union County Water customers: losing power does not mean losing water or wastewater service. Crews operate 24/7. Utility contacts: unioncountync.gov/government/dep…

Shelter opening at 6 p.m. Sat., Jan. 24 at Monroe Middle School (601 E. Sunset Dr., Monroe) in partnership with the American Red Cross. Stay safe! What to bring, pet info, & medical info found here: ucgov.info/shelter Winter storm updates: unioncountync.gov/winterstorm

🚨 Winter Storm Fern is expected to hit Union County around 6 tonight. Prepare now to stay home for the next few days. See emergency kit essentials and other ways to prepare at ucgov.info/winterprep

Union County has declared a State of Emergency starting 7 a.m. Sat., Jan. 24 due to Winter Storm Fern. Expect icy roads & possible power outages. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated. More: unioncountync.gov/Home/Component…

We are adjusting operations for the storm. Our facilities are open Fri 1/23, closed Sat 1/24-Sun 1/25, and reopen 1 p.m. Mon. 1/26 except the Ag. Ctr. The Ag. Ctr will be closed Mon. Essential services @UnionCoSheriff & Emergency Services stay open 24/7 unioncountync.gov/Home/Component…

The City of Monroe’s boil water notice has been lifted. NCDEQ has cleared all remaining regulated facilities. Union County Environmental Health will contact facilities directly with reopening guidance; they cannot open until contacted.

The City of Monroe has partially lifted its boil water notice; one zone remains under a notice. See the City’s site for map/details: monroenc.org/CivicAlerts.as… Facilities must wait for direct OK from Union County Environmental Health before reopening.

UPDATE: Union County Environmental Health has notified all regulated facilities impacted by the City of Monroe’s boil water notice. Union County Water customers are NOT affected. Details: ucgov.info/notice

Union County Public Health has temporarily suspended facility operating permits/approvals that receive water from the City of Monroe, as required by law due to the City's boil water notice in effect. This does not impact Union County Water customers. ucgov.info/notice

The local burn ban has been lifted, but safety still comes first! 🌿 Only burn natural vegetation 🚒 Never leave a fire unattended 🔥 Burn permits are required—get yours online! Stay safe & burn responsibly!

🚨 BURN BAN: Union County has enacted a local burn ban due to increased fire risk. This ban applies to all outdoor burning and aligns with the statewide ban issued by the @ncforestservice. More details: ucgov.info/burnban

Union County Government facilities will open on a 4-hour delay Thursday, Feb. 20, at 12 p.m. due to freezing temps and possible slick roads. Stay weather-aware and travel safely. Details: ucgov.info/4i65Ew4

Due to extreme cold and the potential for slick roads, all Union County Government facilities will operate on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, Jan. 22, opening at 10 a.m. Details: ucgov.info/3WsRP26 Tips: ucgov.info/winterprep Sign up for UC Alerts: ucgov.info/ucalerts

Due to the forecasted impacts from winter weather, all Union County Government facilities will close early at noon on Friday, Jan. 10. Details: ucgov.info/4gZG0bM Winter Preparedness resources: ucgov.info/winterprep Sign up for UC Alerts: ucgov.info/ucalerts

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Union County is experiencing significant weather impacts. 🌀Hurricane Preparedness: ucgov.info/hurricane 📲UC Alerts: ucgov.info/ucalerts 📲Download the Union County, NC Sheriff’s App for updates on road conditions. Stay home and only venture out if absolutely necessary.

Some Union County Government services are canceled Friday, Sept. 27 due to forecasted impacts from #Helene. Details: unioncountync.gov/Home/Component… 📷Hurricane Preparedness resources: ucgov.info/hurricane 📷Sign up for UC Alerts: ucgov.info/ucalerts

Some roads are closed due to flash flooding, fallen trees or power lines. Be weather aware as #TropicalStormDebby moves through our area. Don't drive on a road that looks flooded. Road closures: ucgov.info/roadclosures Preparedness info: ucgov.info/hurricane