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Due to increased evacuations across the county, The Red Cross will open a shelter at J.F. Hurley YMCA located at828 W Jake Alexander Blvd Salisbury for residents of Rowan County who are in imminent threat of danger or have been directed by Public Officials. This Shelter will open at 9:30 PM on this date September 16th 2018.

Please bring blankets, pillows, medications, and any other special needs equipment.

Check for recent updates on Hurricane Florence, shelters, street closures and flooding specific to the Salisbury area.

As we prepare for hazardous weather, it’s important that you and your family are prepared for weather emergencies that may result in a loss of power, flooding or similar situations that may keep you home bound for more than one day. Learn how to make an emergency kit from the Salisbury Police and Fire departments.

Before and after events like Florence, local contractors and vendors may be looking for contracting opportunities in disaster response and recovery.    

The City of Salisbury will operate on a limited schedule for the Labor Day holiday, Monday, Sept. 3.

As of August 2018, Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'A+' rating on the following city of Salisbury, North Carolina (the city) bonds: $9.9 million combined enterprise system refunding revenue bonds, series 2010. In addition, the Rating Outlook is revised to Positive from Stable.