North Charlotte Today

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Charlotte, North Carolina, effective from January 10 at 7 a.m. until January 11 at 7 a.m. The region is expected to experience snow, sleet, and wintry mixes of freezing rain and ice. Residents are advised to remain alert and prioritize safety.

For emergency tree situations such as trees or limbs blocking streets, residents should call 911. Non-emergency tree issues can be reported by calling 311 or using the CLT+ mobile app or online form. A map of storm-related tree requests is available online. It is important to note that city crews cannot work near downed utility lines until they are cleared by utility companies.

Residents are urged to inspect their properties for dangerous hanging limbs, downed utility lines, broken limbs, and other hazards before starting cleanup. Damaged trees should be cordoned off with caution tape, rope, or traffic cones. Caution is advised against scammers posing as tree specialists; residents should verify the legitimacy of businesses before hiring.

Preventing frozen pipes is crucial if temperatures remain below freezing after an overnight freeze. Simple measures can help protect home plumbing systems.

Those who do not need to travel during inclement weather are encouraged to stay home for safety reasons. However, for those who must go out, the Charlotte Department of Transportation (CDOT) has been preparing roads by brining higher priority routes and salting streets on January 10 in anticipation of winter conditions.

CDOT advises drivers on the road to slow down and increase following distances to ensure safe stopping times for vehicles ahead.

The City of Charlotte's Emergency Plan for Ice Control and Snow Removal can be accessed online by residents seeking more information.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control has rescheduled its monthly community outreach drive-thru rabies vaccine clinic from Saturday, January 11 to Saturday, January 18 at 2725 Beam Road in Charlotte. The clinic will operate from 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., with times remaining unchanged.

Pet owners are reminded by Animal Care & Control to have plans in place for the forecasted winter weather this weekend and review their Winter Safety Tips.

To ensure the safety of staff and residents during waste collection amid winter conditions, City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services provides several guidelines:

- Ensure collection items are placed at the curb no later than 6 a.m. on collection day.

- Position garbage and recycling carts in areas clear of snow and ice.

- Shovel and de-ice driveways around carts for easy access.

- If regular collection spots become inaccessible due to snow buildup, move carts to accessible locations like driveway ends or clear street areas.