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Holiday Closing Schedule
TOWN OF CANTON Christmas & New Year Holiday Closing Schedule Christmas The Town of Canton will be closed December 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, and 28th for the Christmas Holidays. We will reopen on Wednesday, December 29th on regular schedule. Garbage services will run on Fridays during the Christmas Holidays. New Years The Town […]
Burn Ban lifted for Haywood County December 8, 2021
Recent rain and decreased fire danger have made it possible to lift restrictions on open burning for the most of the state, including Haywood County effective at noon Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Burning restrictions will remain in place for Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Transylvania, and several other counties until further notice.
NC Fire Ban
Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide until further notice. “It is fall wildfire season in North Carolina, and we are seeing wildfire activity increase due to dry conditions,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “With these ongoing conditions, […]
Christmas Parade and Event Updates
The Town will NOT host a tree lighting ceremony this year as numerous decorations were damaged by the flood. We have put out decorations from years past that have been in storage and repaired. We understand they are not great, but will give the littles some cheer until next year. The Christmas parade will […]
Christmas Parade
This year’s Christmas parade will be held on December 2nd at 6pm. This year’s route will start at Blackwell Drive and travel down Main Street and loop down Depot back up to Park and ends at Blackwell Drive. The theme this year is (Grit and Grace: Holiday Heroes). This is a night parade so we […]
Questions and Answers About FEMA Disaster Assistance
FEMA’s Individual Assistance program is designed to help disaster survivors with basic, critical needs such as a safe, sanitary, and functional place to live during recovery from a disaster. It is not designed to make survivors whole and is not a substitute for insurance coverage. FEMA Individual Assistance cannot duplicate other sources of assistance. […]
Deadline Extended for FEMA Public Assistance Requests
Deadline Extended for FEMA Public Assistance Requests Extended WAYNESVILLE, N.C. – Local governments, houses of worship and other nonprofit organizations in Avery, Buncombe. Haywood, Madison, Transylvania, Yancy and Watauga counties have until Oct. 22, 2021 to submit requests for FEMA Public Assistance. FEMA extended the deadline from Oct. 7 at the request of the […]
FEMA: Privately-owned Roads and Bridges
Privately-owned Roads and Bridges If you live in Buncombe, Haywood or Transylvania County and had a privately-owned road or bridge damaged or destroyed by Tropical Storm Fred, FEMA or the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) may provide financial assistance for replacement or repairs. FEMA Grants Individual Assistance FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program grants may be […]
