Emergency Notification
Hurricane Helene Updates
**UPDATE – Oct. 7, 2024** To watch our latest community meeting, please click here Funds are needed to rebuild the Montreat infrastructure. Donations may be made by clicking this link. **UPDATE – Oct. 6, 2024** Town Hall operations will resume Monday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. As water and power continue to…
Read MoreConserve Water
As we work to restore normal water service to our remaining customers, we are asking ALL water customers to continue conserving water for essential uses only. If all our customers responsibly use this precious resource, our system will recover more quickly.
Read MoreMandatory Evacuation
There is a mandatory evacuation for houses along the following Montreat streets: Texas Road, Texas Road Spur and Texas Road Extension. There are shelters available at First Baptist Church in Swannanoa, Meadowbrook Free Will Baptist Church in Black Mountain and Trinity Baptist Church in West Asheville. Use caution and be safe.
Read MoreWater Interruption – Upper Mississippi Area 8/7/24
There has been a water line interruption in the Upper Mississippi area of Montreat. This will impact houses on Mississippi Road at Mecklenburg Circle, Frist Road, Mississippi Ext. and possibly Westminster Terrace. Crews are working diligently to get the issue resolved and the water service back on. Town Staff apologizes for the inconvenience and thanks…
Read MoreRoad Open: Greybeard Trail 5/16/24
Greybeard Trail is back open. Many thanks to Public Work Crews who spent all day clearing the roadway.
Read MoreRoad Closed: Greybeard Trail 5/16/24
A large tree fell this morning at the beginning of Greybeard Trail. It has caused a significant amount of damage and will require the road to be closed most of the day. Please utilize West Virginia Terrace to access Greybeard Trail coming and going. Staff will work quickly and safely to get the road accessible…
Read MorePublic Safety Alert-Stay away from work areas! 4/12/24
The Public Works Department has asked for all residents, visitors and guests to steer clear of downed trees, power/cable lines and work areas where Town Staff and Duke Energy Staff are currently working. There are a lot of trees/lines down and Town Staff is working diligently to get everything cleared in a timely and safe…
Read MoreWarning – Public Safety Alert! 4/12/24
Please be aware that there are downed power lines and cable lines all over Montreat. The lines could be in driveways, yards, main roads and side roads. Please do not under any circumstances touch or attempt to move these lines because they could still be live and could cause serious injury.
Read MoreWater Outage on Tennessee Road 4/11/24
Water is out on Tennessee Road…..it could potentially be awhile until fixed. The Water Department is actively fixing the problem. Thank you for your understanding!
Read MoreRoad Closures Possible on Suwannee Drive 4/3/24
Road closures are possible on Suwannee Drive today as work crews are addressing bank stabilization efforts. Please use caution in and around this area. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you.
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