Watch press conference on Tropical Storm Florence preparations and response
You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Notify Me Service at some point. This message contains important information regarding City and County services affected by Tropical Storm Florence, and we want to make sure we share it with you. We will continue sending you important updates as the storm progresses.
Charlotte-area partners, including the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County and responding agencies, hosted a news conference on Sept. 15 to update the public on the area's collaborative emergency response to Tropical Storm Florence with a focus on flooding preparation and awareness.
Service updates
- City and County offices will be CLOSED on Monday, Sept. 17. This includes all courts, as well as the Animal Care & Control shelter. CATS is currently operating on a normal schedule.
- DSS 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).
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport is open and operational. It is not closing. Some airlines have adjusted their flight schedules. Please check with your airlines for the latest flight information.
- Trash collection will be on a one-day delay starting on Monday, Sept. 17.
Visit http://CharlotteNC.gov/Emergency for more information on City and County services affected by Tropical Storm Florence, as well as important safety information. Follow @CharMeckEM and @CLTgov on Twitter for the latest developments.
