During the recent Council Retreat on February 22 & 23, 2024, Asheville City Council was able to establish 6 strategic priorities for the next fiscal year. The strategic priorities help guide City Council, City staff, and the City’s annual operating and capital budget and annual work plans. The 6 priorities for FY2025 are: Neighborhood and Climate Resilience Equitable, [...]
As part of an ongoing commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement, the Asheville Fire Department (AFD) is excited to invite the community to participate in a survey to develop its new strategic plan. This short survey, open until March 19, will allow the department to collect the community’s thoughts, expectations, and priorities to [...]
Battle of the Badges is back! This good-natured “battle” between our first responders is all about saving lives. Let’s roll up our shirt sleeves and donate blood to save lives on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Bragging rights are on the line as agencies compete to see who donates the most pints of blood. Each donor will receive [...]
Keep up to date with any potential weather impacts on City of Asheville's programs and services. Watch this post for updates!
The cold weather of the past weekend has past, but the Asheville area is still in from some potentially impactful weather this evening and overnight. The National Weather Service is calling for high winds and rains bringing the potential for flooding. As this weather moves our way, we encourage residents to stay safe, [...]
With cold weather on the way - City of Asheville staff is standing by, ready to serve the community
This Week’s Guests: Asheville Fire Department Public Information Officer Kelley Klope and Water Resources Communications Specialist Clay Chandler share tips and tricks for getting your home and family ready to face the winter months ahead.
The City of Asheville, NC is pleased to announce Jeremy Knighton as Assistant Fire Chief. As part of our fire department’s commitment to continuous improvement, we are constantly assessing how we can best fulfill our mission. The role of overseeing emergency management within our City, as well as our community, has evolved significantly over the [...]
City of Asheville invites community to Broadway Public Safety Station uncoupling ceremony on December 14, 2023
City offices to close Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. This article contains information about holiday service schdeules.
It has been many days since the Asheville area has experienced significant rainfall and we are at a high risk of wildfires due to weather conditions, low humidity and gusty winds.
Our thriving community is built upon the collective efforts of residents, business owners, and visitors. We invite you to be an active participant in this partnership by discovering how you can contribute to the safety and cleanliness of our downtown. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that our community's values and vision are reflected in the heart of our city.