Whenever you’re using candles:

🔥 Never leave them unattended
🔥 Keep them away from anything that can burn
🔥 Place them on stable, non-flammable surfaces
🔥 Consider flameless (LED) candles for a safer option

A little safety goes a long way toward keeping your Valentine’s Day memorable for the right reasons.... (Full Story & Photos)

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🚨Wildfire Alert🚨

The U.S. Forest Service is actively responding to the Winding Stairs Alpha Fire on the Nantahala Ranger District in the Nantahala National Forest. The wildfire is burning south of the Winding Stairs Gap area in Macon County off Highway 64. Firefighters are on scene working to contain the fire, so members of the public should avoid this area. The fire is moving up slope through ... (Full Story & Photos)

Medical Emergency: 24
Motor Vehicle Collision: 2
Citizen Assist: 4
Brush Fire: 1
Canceled en route: 1... (Full Story & Photos)

Medical Emergency: 13
Motor Vehicle Collision: 2
Canceled en route: 2
Carbon Monoxide alarm: 1
Fire Alarm: 1
Brush Fire: 1... (Full Story & Photos)

The first one is easy, stay home. You guys already bought everything in Ingles, where are you even going?

The second one is usually a result of over exertion from clearing snow; check on your neighbors and help each other. ... (Full Story & Photos)

If you haven’t looked outside yet, the meteorologists got it right this time. And the snow ❄️ is still falling. We are begging you to stay home, the roads are not safe. Our friends over at DOT are doing their best, but until it stops snowing they are stuck going in circles trying to keep the main roads as close to clear as possible.

At this time if you have an emergency we will do everything we ... (Full Story & Photos)

Medical Emergency: 13
Motor Vehicle Collision: 3
Fire Alarm (false alarm): 1
Residential Fire: 1
Brush Fire: 1
Dispatched and canceled en route: 1

Note: I shortened the date range for this week. In an effort to make these more accurate I am giving a two day buffer so our people have a chance to get the reports in the system. The next update will be on 2/2 with the date range of 1/24-1/30.... (Full Story & Photos)

A winter storm system is expected to impact our area with the potential for dangerous ice accumulation, especially on bridges, overpasses, and shaded roadways even a small amount of ice can make travel extremely hazardous and delay emergency response.

🧊 WHAT TO EXPECT
• Slippery and possibly impassable roads
• Potential for downed limbs and powerlines
• Possible power outages lasting multiple days
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