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Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) - FEMA Disaster Relief DR-4827

Published on December 20, 2024

Staff from the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NCDPS) Hazard Mitigation group are coming to Mecklenburg County to provide information and assist interested property owners with completion of HMGP applications.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Events & Activities, Public Notices

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Corridor Cleanups

Published on December 19, 2024

On Jan. 20, join your neighbors and other like-minded volunteers for any of the four different cleanups happening along the Beatties Ford Road and Freedom Drive corridors.

Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration

Holiday Collection Tips from Solid Waste Services

Published on December 17, 2024

From the City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services’ family to yours, we wish you a happy holiday! As you prepare to gather for this special time of year, we want to offer some reminders and helpful tips.

Tagged as: , Announcements

Training for Survival: Charlotte Fire’s Fight Against the Unknown

Published on December 17, 2024

When the fire is extinguished and the scene is secured, one reality remains: firefighting is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. This week, Charlotte Fire reaffirmed its commitment to preparedness, conducting an intensive “Firefighter Survival Week: Mayday, Safety, and Survival” for recruit classes 128 and 129. This training wasn’t just theoretical—it was infused with a sense of urgency,

Tagged as: , Community Safety

Charlotte Firefighters Rappel as Santa, Grinch, and Elves at Levine

Published on December 12, 2024

Twelve stories above the streets of Charlotte, a Grinch peeked through the window of Levine Children’s Hospital, his green, fuzzy hand waving at the wide-eyed child inside. Moments later, Santa Claus himself joined the scene, his jolly laughter echoing as he lowered himself on a rappel rope.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Events & Activities

Charlotte Fire Enhances Statewide USAR Response with Expert Skills

Published on December 09, 2024

Charlotte Fire’s Training Academy recently served as the epicenter of expertise and hands-on learning during the annual North Carolina Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Structural Collapse Technician Course. Conducted by Charlotte Fire, the largest fire department in the region, the training highlighted the department’s experienced instructors and longstanding commitment to excellence.

Tagged as: , Community Safety

How You Can Support CRF Recipients during the Holiday Season

Published on December 04, 2024

This holiday season organizations are working hard to make a difference in our community. Thanks to the City’s Community Resilience Fund, over $2.5M was awarded to 93 local nonprofits this year. These grants focus on fostering racial equity and economic mobility in marginalized communities, helping to uplift those who need it most.

Tagged as: , Events & Activities

Saved by Firefighters as a Child, Now Aspiring to Become a Firefighter

Published on December 04, 2024

For Damon Yates, the journey to becoming a firefighter is deeply personal. As a child, Yates and his mother were saved by firefighters during a devastating house fire. That singular event not only changed his life but also planted the seeds of a calling he now feels compelled to answer.

Tagged as: , Community Safety

City Employees Reflect on the 2002 N.C. Ice Storm

Published on December 04, 2024

In early December 2002, a cold front began moving across North Carolina. The National Weather Service forecast office in Raleigh alerted the area to brace for what would soon become a historic ice storm impacting much of central North Carolina.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Honours & Celebration

RXO Selects Charlotte for Upcoming Expansion, Brings 216 New Jobs

Published on November 26, 2024

RXO, a high-tech freight transportation broker, will expand operations at its Charlotte headquarters. The company will invest $13.7 million and bring 216 new jobs over the next several years to the Ballantyne submarket.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy

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Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) - FEMA Disaster Relief DR-4827

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Corridor Cleanups

Holiday Collection Tips from Solid Waste Services

Training for Survival: Charlotte Fire’s Fight Against the Unknown

Charlotte Firefighters Rappel as Santa, Grinch, and Elves at Levine

Charlotte Fire Enhances Statewide USAR Response with Expert Skills

How You Can Support CRF Recipients during the Holiday Season

Saved by Firefighters as a Child, Now Aspiring to Become a Firefighter

City Employees Reflect on the 2002 N.C. Ice Storm

RXO Selects Charlotte for Upcoming Expansion, Brings 216 New Jobs

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