01/24/2026
We're still waiting to see what this weekend will throw at us, but with early projections calling for significant ice and/or snow accumulation in our area, we encourage you to review the following winter weather reminders:
Before the onset of inclement weather:
• Sign up to receive emergency and general notifications from the City: https://www.cityofbrevard.com/1511/Alerts-Notifications
• Sign up to receive emergency alerts from Transylvania County: https://www.smart911.com/smart911/login.action?lpse=1
• Follow Transylvania County Emergency Services and US National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC for updates
Plowing/road clearance:
• Public Works will brine major roads later this week.
• Stay home and avoid driving, if possible.
• NCDOT is responsible for clearing State-maintained roads (e.g., Caldwell, Broad, Main).
• Public Works' plowing route typically moves from the center of town outward, clearing major city roads and thoroughfares before moving on to other neighborhood streets.
• Dial 511 from your phone or visit DriveNC.gov for updates on NC road conditions.
Downed trees/powerlines:
• Always assume powerlines are energized; never approach or attempt to touch or move downed lines.
• To report downed trees that are blocking roads, call the Transylvania County nonemergency line: 828-884-3188
Power outages:
• Report power outages to Duke Energy online ( https://www.duke-energy.com/outages ) or by phone (800-POWERON)
Additional information:
• In case of heavy snow or ice, City offices may close, and sanitation collection may be temporarily suspended. For updates, check the news section of the City's homepage and/or sign up to receive "general notifications" in our CivicReady alert system.
• Any updates about potential warming shelters or other County services can be found on the Transylvania County website: https://www.transylvaniacounty.org/
Emergency call center workers and first responders will be working hard to serve the community. Thank you for assisting them by leaving the 911 line open for those with true emergencies.
