March 20, 2020

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Greetings from the Town of Lake Lure,

We are here to serve you during this challenging time.  Your Town Council and Staff want to ensure your critical needs are met, and we are here to support you as needed.

We are providing daily updates on our Town Website under Town News. Please see the latest information on prevention, resources, and the latest Center for Disease Control and Prevention updates related to COVID-19.  

If you did not receive our electronic notification on 3/17/20, the Town of Lake Lure designated an Emergency Period from March 18, 2020 – May 15, 2020.  We want to ensure you have the latest information and contacts to call in case you need assistance.

  • 9-1-1: If you need emergency assistance, please call 9-1-1.  
  • COVID-19 Screening: If you need COVID-19 Health Screening to call Rutherford County, NC Medical Screening Hotline at (828) 289-1185.
  • If you need resources or information in COVID-19, please call 2-1-1 or 888-892-1162.
    • NC 2-1-1- is staffed by United Way of North Carolina, and this is a resource for people to call for assistance related to the COVID-19 coronavirus. 
    • North Carolinians can text COVIDNC to 898211 to receive general information and updates about COVID-19.  You may sign up now to get regular alerts on the rapidly evolving situation and North Carolina’s response. 
    • NC 2-1-1 can refer callers to the organizations in their local community best equipped to address their specific health and human services needs, including food, shelter, energy assistance, housing, parenting resources, health care, employment, substance abuse treatment, as well as specific resources for older adults and for persons with disabilities.
    • Simply dial 2-1-1 or TTY 888-892-1162 for assistance.
  • Emergency Notification System: We also want to take this opportunity to ensure you are registered for Everbridge, the Town’s Mass Emergency Notification System.  To register for Everbridge, you may visit the Town Website at www.townoflakelure.com. And look for the link for Everbridge on the left-hand side of the page.   You may call 828-625-9983 ext. 103 and our staff will assist with your registration.
  • Needs Assessment Officer: If you have further questions or need additional support during this Emergency Period, please contact Laura Krejci, our Needs Assessment Officer at 828-625-9983, ext. 103.

Thank you for your cooperation during this challenging time.  It is important that we stay united as a community to take the necessary precautions to assist in controlling the spread of COVID-19.  Please take this opportunity to support each other and to staying in touch with friends and neighbors.   

Carol Pritchett

Mayor, Town of Lake Lure

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