<div>IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Burke County Emergency ManagementIn the interest of public safety and the protection of our citizens, visitors, and first responders,Burke County Emergency Management has determined that it is necessary to issue a voluntaryevacuation of the following flood-prone areas in Burke County. These evacuations are suggesteddue to the recent and projected rainfall estimates for Burke County.Meteorologists are forecasting record-setting creek, stream, river, and lake levels with this weatherevent. Intermittent thunderstorms, heavy rain, wind, high wind gusts, culvert washouts, impassableroads, downed power lines, power outages, and downed trees are highly possible throughout BurkeCounty.VOLUNTARY EVACUATION AREAS IN BURKE COUNTY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO – LINVILLE RIVER, LAKE JAMES, JOHN’S RIVER, CATAWBA RIVER,LAKE RHODHISS, & HENRY FORK RIVER FLOOD-PRONE AREAS. SPECIAL ATTENTION TO – CAMPGROUNDS, RV PARKS, & RECREATIONAL SITES NEARFLOOD-PRONE AREAS. FLOOD-PRONE AREAS NEAR ALL STREAMS, CREEKS, PONDS, RIVERS AND LAKES. AREAS WITH HISTORY OF FLOODING, REGARDLESS OF SEVERITY OR LOCATION.SHELTERINGBurke County Emergency Management recommends that residents who are evacuating attempt torelocate with a friend or family member who resides in an area that is not subject to flooding.Residents should only take essential items for personal health when evacuating.Evacuating residents needing shelter assistance can call Shelter Operations at 828-764-9383.For updates, visit the Burke County website and stay tuned to local news outlets.For live coverage, visit https://www.readync.gov/</div>

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VOLUNTARY EVACUATION AREAS IN BURKE COUNTY

IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Burke County Emergency Management. In the interest of public safety and the protection of our citizens, visitors, and first responders,. Burke County Emergency Management has determined that it is necessary to issue a voluntary. evacuation of the following flood-prone areas in Burke County. These evacuations are suggested. due...