Buncombe County EMS

03/04/2026

05/20/2025

While tornadoes in our mountains are rare, they are possible, and storms tonight increase our risk of severe and/or dangerous weather. Make a plan, keep a weather radio handy, and sign up for alerts at www.buncombecounty.org/codered.

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible tonight after 11pm, starting in the far western NC mountains and crossing into NE Georgia, Upstate SC and NC Piedmont. Not every place will see a storm, but if one does occur, have multiple ways of receiving a warning.

05/17/2025

View current power outages in your area, estimated times of restoration or report an outage from the Duke Energy outage map.

10/25/2024

🗳️ Early Voting is happening NOW (and this weekend)! 🗳️

Get ahead of Election Day by voting early. Polls are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 1, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 2. Don't forget: you’ll need a photo ID to vote! This can be an NC driver’s license, voter ID, or another accepted form of identification.

Check out all the details in the graphic, and swipe to learn everything that you need to know about early voting in Buncombe County.

See you at the polls!
Visit www.buncombecounty.org/vote for additional information.

10/23/2024

You don’t have to wait until Nov. 5 to cast your ballot!

Early voting is available now at 14 locations across the County from:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Nov. 1
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 2.

Not sure where to go? No problem! You can see a list of every early voting site on https://bit.ly/4fhqHuf. While you’re there, check out our map that shows real-time wait times at each polling place.

To date, more than 36,000 people have voted in Buncombe County. We’re seeing a steady flow of foot traffic at all polling places.

10/23/2024

UPDATE: Fairview Library will NOT open tomorrow.

On Wednesday, Oct. 23, Buncombe County will reopen to the public with regular business hours, except for most parks and two libraries. Only North Buncombe Fields and Hominy Valley Park will be open; all other parks will remain closed. All libraries will reopen, except for Oakley Library, Fairview Library, and Swannanoa Library.

10/22/2024

On Wednesday, Oct. 23, Buncombe County will reopen to the public with regular business hours, except for most parks and two libraries. Only North Buncombe Fields and Hominy Valley Park will be open; all other parks will remain closed. All libraries will reopen, except for Oakley Library and Swannanoa Library.

10/22/2024

The Buncombe County landfill, located at 85 Panther Road in Alexander, is open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Transfer Station at 190 Hominy Creek Road in Asheville is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for residential bagged trash and household recycling. Regular fees apply.

Bagged trash can be dropped off tomorrow at Owen Pool.

Recycling can be dropped off at Curbside Management, 116 N. Woodfin Ave. in Asheville, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. A drop-off area is available just inside the gate.

10/22/2024

We appreciate the people who’ve volunteered their time to assist our residents in need following Helene. As we shift into the recovery and resiliency phases, we ask that volunteers only come to Buncombe County if they have pre-arranged opportunities. Examples include being asked by a government agency or a local organization to assist with specific duties. If you don’t fit into one of those categories, you can always show support by donating to a reputable group helping survivors of the storm.

10/21/2024

Community Care Stations provide space for the public to shower, do laundry, use the bathroom, access cell towers and WiFi, get potable and non-potable water, and access counseling services. They are open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hot meals are offered at each Community Care Station at lunchtime and dinnertime. Please bring towels, shower shoes, and toiletries if possible; otherwise, items will be provided.

Community Care Stations are located at the following locations:

AC Reynolds High School * Free medical care available
1 Rocket Drive
Asheville, NC

At Home Store (Parking Lot)
980 Brevard Rd
Asheville, NC

Big Lots/Innsbrook Mall
85 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC

Buncombe County Sports Park * Free medical care available
58 Apac Dr.
Asheville, NC

Bethel United Methodist
1050 Riceville Road
Asheville, NC

AC Reynolds Middle School
2 Rocket Dr.
Asheville, NC

Ingles
2319 US Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC

Morgan Hill Baptist Church
594 Barnardsville Highway
Weaverville, NC

Also located at AC Reynolds High School, Novant Health will have a community care cruiser on-site available daily at this location. They will offer urgent care services, including connections to obstetric and pediatric care, as well as a mobile pharmacy. ADA-compliant showers are also accessible at this location in the Red Cross section. These medical resources will be available to all patients at no cost.

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Las Estaciones de Atención Comunitaria ofrecen espacios para que el público pueda ducharse, lavar su ropa, usar el baño, acceder a torres de telefonía celular y WiFi, obtener agua potable y no potable, y acceder a servicios de consejería. Están abiertas todos los días de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m. Se ofrecen comidas calientes en cada Estación de Atención Comunitaria durante el almuerzo y la cena. Por favor, traiga toallas, chanclas para la ducha y artículos de higiene personal si es posible; de lo contrario, se proporcionarán dichos artículos.

Las Estaciones de Atención Comunitaria están ubicadas en las siguientes direcciones:

AC Reynolds High School * Atención médica gratuita disponible
1 Rocket Drive
Asheville, NC

At Home Store (Estacionamiento)
980 Brevard Rd
Asheville, NC

Big Lots/Innsbrook Mall
85 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC

Buncombe County Sports Park * Atención médica gratuita disponible
58 Apac Dr.
Asheville, NC

Bethel United Methodist
1050 Riceville Road
Asheville, NC

AC Reynolds Middle School
2 Rocket Dr.
Asheville, NC

Ingles
2319 US Hwy 70
Swannanoa, NC

Morgan Hill Baptist Church
594 Barnardsville Highway
Weaverville, NC

Además, en AC Reynolds High School, Novant Health tendrá una unidad móvil de atención comunitaria disponible diariamente en este lugar. Ofrecerán servicios de atención urgente, incluidas conexiones a atención obstétrica y pediátrica, así como una farmacia móvil. También habrá duchas accesibles y adaptadas para personas con discapacidades en la sección de la Cruz Roja. Estos recursos médicos estarán disponibles para todos los pacientes sin costo alguno.