Mecklenburg County Offices and Services Closed Sept. 27 Due to Anticipated Severe Weather
Due to anticipated severe weather, Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024.
This includes all units of:
- DSS Child, Family, and Adult Services
- Hotlines operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week to receive reports of suspected abuse or neglect. To report abuse of seniors or the disabled, call 704-336-CARE (2273). To report abuse, neglect, or human trafficking of children, call 980-31-HELPS (43577).
- Department of Community Resources
- Valerie C. Woodard Community Resource Center
- Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center
- Public Health
- Elections Office
- Tax Collector’s Office
- Register of Deeds Office
- Land Use and Environmental Services Agency
Mecklenburg County Solid Waste Centers will open at noon on Friday, Sept. 27.
Park and Recreation: All recreation and senior centers, parks, nature preserves, and nature centers: Closed
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library locations: Closed
Stay Safe:
- Avoid water on roadways and do not drive through large puddles.
- Stay away from downed power lines.
- Make way for emergency responders and utility lineman.
Prepare:
- Sign up for CharMeck Alerts to receive emergency alerts by text, phone call, and/or email.
- Protect your property: Move valued items to higher levels and clear drains and gutters. Check neighborhood storm drains clearing leaves and debris to improve drainage on your street. This helps prevent flooding.
- Know your area’s flood risk. You can find information about floodplains and search for your address using Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water’s interactive 3D Floodzone Map.
Respond:
- Turn Around. Don’t Drown. Do not walk, swim, or drive through flood waters. Just six inches of fast-moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.
- Avoid wading in floodwater, which can contain dangerous debris and be contaminated. Underground or downed power lines can electrically charge the water.
Dial 9-1-1 for emergencies.
Call 3-1-1 for questions about City of Charlotte or Mecklenburg County services.
- When to call 911: For serious, unexpected, and dangerous situations requiring immediate action that may result in personal injury or property damage. Examples: medical emergency, active flooding, downed power lines, downed tree blocking a road.
- When to call 311: For information on public service impacts, clogged storm drains, downed trees not affecting public safety.
Utilities:
- For power outages, call Duke Energy at 800-769-3766.
- For water outages, call Charlotte Water at 704-336-7600.