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Mecklenburg County

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Mecklenburg County

@MeckCounty

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Mecklenburg County, NC

Joined February 2009

Mecklenburg County
@MeckCounty
Jun 12
Extreme heat resources are available to help neighbors stay cool: meck.co/3S3iN1i Options include: - Roof Above Day for those experiencing unsheltered homelessness; - Park and Recreation; - @cmlibrary locations. @CATSRideTransit will offer rides to cooling stations.
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Charlotte Water💧
@CLTWater
May 1
Charlotte Water is moving to Drought Stage 2 with Mandatory Water Restrictions starting May 15. For full details and drought updates, visit charlottewater.org #CLTDrought #LessWaterCLT
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Mecklenburg County
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May 1
Park and Recreation will implement a mandatory burn ban across our parks and facilities due to current drought conditions starting May 4: meck.co/4ehNIzS The burn ban will remain in effect until further notice. It will only be lifted when drought conditions improve.
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Duke Energy
@DukeEnergy
Feb 1
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.
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Mecklenburg County
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Jan 30
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.
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Mecklenburg County
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Feb 1
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.
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Mecklenburg County
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Jan 30
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
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Mecklenburg County
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Jan 25
Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Monday, January 26 due to severe weather: meck.co/3ZCqKux
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Jan 26
Mecklenburg County facilities will open at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27 due to inclement weather: meck.co/4sYqH9U
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Mecklenburg County
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Jan 24
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
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Mecklenburg County
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Jan 26
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
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management
@CharMeckEM
Jan 25
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
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Mecklenburg County
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Jan 23
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.
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Mecklenburg County
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Jan 23
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.
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Mecklenburg County
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Jan 16
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
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management
@CharMeckEM
Jan 14
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.
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