Union County Update: Jan. 8, 2021

Union County, North Carolina sent this bulletin at 01/08/2021 03:00 PM EST
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January 8, 2021
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COVID-19 Information

Vaccines: A tested, safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine will be available to all who want it, but supplies are very limited. Union County is following the NCDHHS vaccination phases. 

If you are in Phase 1a or Phase 1b: Group 1, please complete our COVID-19 vaccine prescreen form
or call 704.292.2550 for appointment availability. Vaccinations will be scheduled by appointment only, based on vaccine availability. Visit our COVID-19 Vaccines webpage for additional information.

State Updates: Governor Roy Cooper extended the Modified Stay At Home Order that requires people to be home from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. to last through at least Jan. 29. Gov. Cooper also extended the moratorium on evictions through Jan. 31.

Union County COVID-19 Dashboard: We recently enhanced the Union County COVID-19 dashboard to provide additional information.

Testing: For COVID-19 testing opportunities and general COVID-19 information, click here.
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Property Revaluation

Union County has begun the process of revaluing all property. Under North Carolina law, the county regularly revalues property for the purpose of assessing property taxes so that residents and businesses are paying based on the current market value of their property. Get accurate information and have your questions answered during an upcoming information session. For details on scheduled sessions and more information, click here.
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Union County 2050: Public Comment Period Extended

The public comment period for the update to Union County's comprehensive plan, called Union County 2050, has been extended through Jan. 15. Please take a few minutes to learn details about the plan and share your input on growth, development, traffic, and more.
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Library Wins State Awards

Congratulations to the Union County Public Library team for two awards from the NC Public Library Directors Association in the categories of large library (operating budget of $2.5M+). Gyspy Houston developed the Black History Art Reception program that was selected for the Programming of the Year Award and Amy Helms developed the program Create and Publish a Graphic Novel that was selected for the Literacy of the Year Award for 2020.

Help with Heating Costs

You can apply online for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). LIEAP is a federally-funded program that provides a one-time payment to help eligible households pay their heating bills. For eligibility requirements and to apply online, click here.

Prevent Frozen Pipes

All types of pipes, when frozen, will build water pressure and can crack. A crack as small as one-eighth of an inch can unleash more than 250 gallons of water a day and cause flooding, high water bills, and serious property damage. Taking these precautions will help protect your home. For more tips, click here.

Reading Challenge

The Union County Public Library is offering a reading challenge for adults and teens through Jan. 31. To learn more and download the "bingo" cards, click here.

Camping Reservations

Reservations for campsites at Cane Creek Park have opened for the year. Click here to book your next camping trip. To sign up for the monthly e-newsletter from Parks and Recreation, The Trailhead, click here.

Community Food Survey

As Union County grows, it's important that we have a strong local food system that will benefit both farmers and consumers. The N.C. Cooperative Extension, in partnership with Wingate University, is conducting a series of surveys for both consumers and producers in the local food system. Click here to offer your input.