September is Emergency Preparedness Month: Build a kit
Take time this September to make sure you're prepared to handle any emergency. Follow our Emergency Preparedness tips now to make sure you are ready to face a possible future emergency.
September is Emergency Preparedness Month: Make a Plan
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. Taking time to make a plan now can lessen the impact an emergency has on you, your friends, family, and community.
City of Asheville and community commemorates 25th anniversary of September 11 with morning ceremony
City Staff and members of the community gather to pay tribute at the 25th anniversary of 9-11 ceremony in downtown Asheville
September is Emergency Preparedness Month: Be in the Know
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month. Taking time to prepare now can lessen the impact an emergency has on you, your friends, family, and community.
City of Asheville Commemorates 25th Anniversary of September 11th with Special Ceremony
The City of Asheville invites all members of the public to join us as we mark 25 years since the September 11th attacks with a remembrance ceremony on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.
City Hall will be closed Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day
City offices will be closed Monday, september 7 to observe the Labor Day holiday. Find out more on any City provided services you may use.
Actions and presentations at the August 25, Asheville City Council Meeting
Helene recovery continues and amendments to the UDO brings an opportunity for more diverse housing at the latest City Council meeting
Asheville Fire Department seeks applicants for Explorer Program
Applications are now open for the Asheville Fire Department’s Explorer Post 77, a mentorship and training program for youth ages 14 to 18.
AFD invites community members to the 15th Annual Captain Jeff Bowen Remembrance Ceremony
Community members are invited to honor one of Asheville's fallen heroes and pay tribute to the men and women who sserve our community every day.
Construction to begin on an Infrastructure and Restoration Project for Downtown Municipal Building
Following Council approval at its June 23 meeting a repair and restoration project for the downtown Municipal Building, which serves as the headquarters for Asheville Police Department (APD) and houses Fire Station 1, will begin this summer.
City of Asheville Announces Design Concept for New Fire Station 9
A vision of future community public safety assets shaped by community engagement: See the design concept of Fire Station 9, serving Oakley, and bolstering Asheville's commitment to our community and first responders
Asheville Fire Department joins Annual Carolina Brotherhood Ride; traffic may be impacted on June 26
The Asheville Fire Department is proud to announce its participation in the annual Carolina Brotherhood Ride, a multi-day cycling event honoring fallen firefighters and first responders across the Carolinas. This year’s ride will travel through Asheville, prompting temporary traffic impacts as participants make their way through the city.
Asheville Fire Department launches Community Emergency Response Team
The Asheville Fire Department (AFD) is launching its Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The CERT Program, coordinated by the Asheville Fire Department, provides community members with practical skills to help their community during emergencies when first responders may be delayed or overwhelmed.
Actions and presentations at the Feb. 24 City Council session
At the Feb 24, 2026 City Council meeting, Council members take action or are presented information on multiple agenda items that warrant special attention due to their scope, impact, or public interest.
Asheville Fire Department now accepting applications for the 2026 Citizens Academy
The Asheville Fire Department is accepting applications for the 2026 Citizens Academy!
What’s Up AVL! This week we look at City emergency reponse to recent winter weather
This week on What's Up AVL! How lessons learned in Helene helped shape our City staff and resources response to recent winter weather storms
City of Asheville Winter Storm Informational Updates
This post will contain the most recent information pertaining to the extreme winter weather forecasted for our area. Please monitor for rolling updates