Inclement Weather - WCHA Closing 2:00pm

All Housing Authority Offices will CLOSE at 2:00pm on Friday, January 10, 2025 due to Inclement Weather.

To prepare for winter weather, North Carolina Emergency Management Officials recommend these tips:

• Pay close attention to your local forecast and be prepared for what's expected in your area.
• Keep cell phones, mobile devices and spare batteries charged.
• Use a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather radio or a weather alert app on your phone to receive emergency weather alerts.
• Dress warmly. Wear multiple layers of thin clothing instead of a single layer of thick clothing.
• Store an emergency kit in your vehicle. Include scraper, jumper cables, tow chain, sand/salt, blankets, flashlight, first-aid kit and road map.
• Gather emergency supplies for your pet including leash and feeding supplies, enough food for several days and a pet travel carrier.
• Do not leave pets outside for long periods of time during freezing weather.
• Look out for your friends, neighbors, and the elderly during winter weather.

If your power goes out:

• Ensure generators are operated outside and away from open windows or doors to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Never burn charcoal indoors or use a gas grill indoors.
• Properly vent kerosene heaters.
• Use battery-powered sources for light, instead of candles, to reduce the risk of fire.

For more information, visit: https://www.ncdps.gov/our-organization/emergency-management and/ or https://www.wral.com/story/winter-storm-in-nc-timeline-who-gets-what-and-expected-impacts/21800392/

All Offices will re-open Monday, January 13, 2025 at 8:30am.

Thank you, HACW Management.