The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office prepares, responds, recovers & mitigates all-hazards for the City of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
#CMEMO
Hurricane Helene recovery continues near Mountain Island Lake.
The response includes:
- 200 building inspections,
- More than 100 tons of collected tree debris,
- Maps and reports by
@MeckGIS
,
- 84 impacted properties that will be guided through the permitting process.
CharMeck Alert: A full-volume TEST of the nuclear emergency sirens surrounding both McGuire Nuclear Station and Catawba Nuclear Station will take place today at 11:50am and last approximately 3 minutes. THIS IS A TEST. No public action is required.
Mecklenburg County has officially received a FEMA Disaster Declaration
Residents of Mecklenburg County are now eligible for Individual Assistance through FEMA. Please visit to learn more about what is available.
Evening of Sept 29 Update: Large amounts of water continue to move through the Catawba River system affecting the areas of Riverside Drive, Lake Drive, and Riverhaven Drive. Remain alert to lake levels and water conditions. Continue to follow all instructions from emergency
⚠️ DO NOT travel to western NC. Rescue crews are continuing to work in impacted areas. Utility crews are also at work to restore power, cell service and other vital infrastructure. Keep the roads clear for them.
Are you trying to reach a loved one in western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene? If they’ve been unreachable, visit to submit a request for them to be included in the search and rescue efforts coordinated by United Way - North Carolina. Stay
Sept 29 Morning Update: Flood waters have continued to rise throughout the night, and water levels are now beginning to recede along Mountain Island Lake. Everyone around the shorelines of Lake Norman, Mountain Island Lake, the Catawba River, and Lake Wylie should remain ALERT to
Evening Update for Sept 28: Flood waters MAY continue to rise throughout the night. There are three areas with active evacuation orders until tomorrow morning. We are prioritizing residents' safety, and will let you know as soon as it is safe to return to your home.
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We are actively managing water at Cowens Ford Dam and across our system and working closely with local emergency management teams in the wake of
#Helene
with a focus on protecting the public, the communities we serve, and restoring power in the wake of the storm.
CharMeck ALERT: All residents who live along the shoreline of Lake Norman, Mountain Island Lake, the Catawba River, and Lake Wylie need to be aware of rising water levels and take caution. As of 12:40pm on Sept 28th, there are three areas with active evacuation orders until later
CharMeck ALERT: All residents who live along the shoreline of Lake Norman, Mountain Island Lake, the Catawba River, and Lake Wylie need to be aware of rising water levels and take caution. As of 12:40pm on Sept 28th, there are three areas with active evacuation orders until later
CharMeck ALERT: There is an evacuation order in place for the area of Riverside Dr, Lake Dr, Riverhaven Dr and parts of Beagle Club Rd, Harwood Lane, Foggy Bank Lane, & Hart Rd near Mountain Island Lake. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY! FLOOD WATERS continue to RISE. A shelter is open at
CharMeckALERT: Morning Update: Things might get worse before they get better. Residents near shorelines need to STAY ALERT to changing conditions. Flood waters will rise, even without rain.
Water will continue to rise rapidly causing flooding along the shorelines of lakes and
CharMeckALERT: OVERNIGHT ADVISORY: Water will continue to flood into Mountain Island Lake as it moves from Lake Norman to Lake Wylie along the Catawba River. STAY ALERT to changing conditions. Flood waters will rise, even without rain. Actively monitor lake levels. A shelter is