Special Alert Montreat Minute – Monday, February 2nd
Town Hall Closure Announcement & Sanitation Update
Due to unsafe temperatures, trash collection has been delayed and will now occur on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
Town offices will be closed on Monday, and staff will be working remotely. Calls and emails will still be answered during normal business hours.
Please stay off the roads if at all possible. Conditions are very slick and hazardous.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize safety.
Notice from Duke Energy
Duke Energy is asking all Carolina customers to voluntarily reduce their energy use from 4:00 am – 10:00 am tomorrow, Monday, February 2nd, to help lessen the energy demand on the grid and reduce the potential of temporary power outages.
Extremely cold temperatures – 10 to 20 degrees below normal – are driving unusually high energy demand across the East Coast, including the Carolinas. The company issued a press release this morning urging customers to reduce energy use. Click here to read it
Customers can help ease the strain on the grid by taking the following steps:
- Reduce your thermostat to the lowest comfortable setting.
- Avoid using major appliances such as washing machines, clothes dryers, and dishwashers between 4 a.m. and 10 a.m.
- Turn off any unnecessary devices, unused plug-ins, and lights.
- Electric vehicle owners: Charge midday when demand is lower.
Thank you for assisting in preventing another power outage like we had last night.
