Winter Weather Impact Updates Jan. 19, 2024
Keep up to date with any potential weather impacts on City of Asheville's programs and services. Watch this post for updates!
Department: Fire
Be aware of high winds and potential flooding overnight in the Asheville area
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Cold weather this weekend – How to prepare and follow best practices
With cold weather on the way - City of Asheville staff is standing by, ready to serve the community
What’s up AVL: This week hear winter weather tips from AFD and Water Resources
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.
City of Asheville announces Jeremy Knighton to serve as Assistant Fire Chief
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City of Asheville invites community to Broadway Public Safety Station uncoupling ceremony on December 14, 2023
City of Asheville invites community to Broadway Public Safety Station uncoupling ceremony on December 14, 2023
City of Asheville offices close Nov. 23 & 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday
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.
State of Emergency issued for Buncombe County, Open burning ban in effect until further notice
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.
Downtown News: See the latest news and updates from City leaders
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.
Code Purple program goes into effect October 15, 2023
The Code Purple program kicks off this year on October 15, 2023 and runs through April 30, 2024.
City of Asheville announces appointment of Michael Cayse as Fire Chief
The City of Asheville is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Cayse as the new Fire Chief of the Asheville Fire Department. He joins us from Cincinnati, Ohio where he has spent much of his 34-year public safety career. Chief Cayse will officially start his role on January 2, 2024.