Debris Removal:
As a reminder, please place your storm-related debris within 20 feet of a DOT right-of-way for pickup by the county’s contractor.
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Convenience Center/ Transfer Station Hours:
Beginning on Wednesday October 16, 2024: all Watauga County convenience sites will be operating on their normal hours. This includes Saturday operations. Sunday for the old landfill site only. The Hwy 221 site will also be reopening and following a regular schedule on Wednesday, October 16.
Transfer Station operations will continue to be limited throughout the week.
The transfer station is open for residential customers bringing demolition debris Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Commercial construction and demolition is limited to Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Hours for commercial construction and demolition debris may be modified if capacity allows.
Staff will continue to evaluate services and work towards regular/normal operations as services from our contract haulers and landfill access issues allow.
Curfew:
Effective Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024, the curfew will be modified from the current 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM to 6:00 AM. Staff will review the curfew and determine if modifications are needed or if the continuation of the curfew is necessary on Monday, October 28th.
EPA and Well Testing Information:
https://www.apphealthcare.com/hurricane-helene-recovery-resources/
FEMA Locations:
Disaster Survivor Assistance Agents will be available from 8am until 6pm on Thursday, October 24th and Friday, October 25th at:
Brushy Fork Baptist Church
3915 US-421
Vilas, NC 28692
They will be available during the Watauga County Farmer's Market from 8am until 12pm on Saturday, October 26th at:
Leon Levine Hall
1179 State Farm Rd
Boone, NC 28607
The Disaster Recovery Center will continue to be open seven days a week from 8am-7pm.
The Appalachian Enterprise Center
130 Poplar Grove Connector
Boone, NC 28607
Building Permits
Building permits are required for repairing damage due to Hurricane Helene. However, all fees are waived for permits due to damage from Hurricane Helene. The fees are waived through December 31, 2024. It’s our goal to ensure all repairs are safe and secure for you and your family. We also have information in our office regarding using contractors during this time and protecting yourself from unscrupulous contractors who often may take advantage of homeowners during this time. Our office is located at 126 Poplar Grove Connector, Suite 201, Boone, NC 28607, or you may reach us at 828-265-8043 and P&I@watgov.org.
Our office has attempted to make a preliminary survey of the county for damage assessment. If you have damage as a result of the storm and haven’t met with someone from our office or know that your home has been visited, please feel free to contact our office. Our interest in documenting damage is only to provide a windshield view of damage to our county.
If your home has been posted with an “UNSAFE” or “RESTRICTED” sign and you have any questions, again please feel free to contact our office.
Board of Elections Updates
2024 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE
| OCTOBER 17 - 19: | 9:00 AM UNTIL 5:00 PM |
| SUNDAY OCTOBER 20: | 1:00 PM UNTIL 5:00 PM |
| OCTOBER 21 – 26: | 9:00 AM UNTIL 5:00 PM |
| SUNDAY OCTOBER 27: | 1:00 PM UNTIL 5:00 PM |
| OCTOBER 28 – NOVEMBER 1: | 9:00 AM UNTIL 5:00 PM |
| SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2: | 8:00 AM UNTIL 3:00 PM |
EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS
- Watauga County Administration Building
Commissioners’ Board Room
814 W. King Street, Boone - Blowing Rock American Legion Building
333 Wallingford Street, Blowing Rock - Deep Gap Fire Department
6583 Old 421 S, Deep Gap - Meat Camp Fire Department
4797 NC Hwy 194 N, Boone - Plemmons Student Union (ASU Campus)
Blue Ridge Ballroom
263 Locust Street, Boone
(Parking lot at 644 Howard Street) - Western Watauga Community Center
1081 Old US Hwy 421, Sugar Grove
Photo ID is required. If you are registered to vote in Watauga County, you may vote at ANY early voting site you choose. Same Day Registration is available at every early voting site, but you must provide proof of residence in Watauga County.
If you lost your photo ID due to Helene, you have options:
- Fill out a Photo ID Exception Form at your voting site or send the form back with your absentee ballot. (A blank Exception Form will arrive with your absentee packet.) Check the box for “Exception 3: Victim of a Natural Disaster.” Make sure to sign the form.
- Go to your county board of elections office. If you are a registered voter, they can take your photo and print an acceptable ID on the spot. For details, go to Get a Free Voter Photo ID.
- Get a free ID from an NCDMV office in your area. For details, see State IDs | NCDMV.
For details about North Carolina’s photo ID requirement, including a list of all acceptable IDs, go to BringItNC.gov.
Call (828) 265-8061 if you have any questions.
To report a found hazmat container please use this link:
IA Signup for Assistance
https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
Boone Chamber Link for Small Businesses and Volunteers