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Emergency ServicesBurn Ban Issued
On November 29, 2021, at 5 pm, the North Carolina Forestry Service issued a burning ban for all North Carolina counties. This burn ban includes all open burning and cancels all burn permits until further notice.
Public HealthVirtual event being held for World Aids Day
A local virtual forum will be held to commemorate World Aids Day on Dec. 1.
Department of Social ServicesSocial Services to offer assistance on water bills
The Forsyth County Department of Social Services has been awarded $659,455 of NC Department of Health and Human Services’ $38 million in federal funding to establish a new water assistance program for households affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Emergency ManagementForsyth County Officials Encourage Residents to Prepare for All Emergencies Including Earthquakes
The U.S. Geological Survey has confirmed that Forsyth County has experienced at least six earthquakes since Sunday, Nov. 21, prompting officials with the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Office of Emergency Management to remind the public to be prepared for all emergencies, including earthquakes.
Department of Social ServicesLocal organizations donate Thanksgiving meals to DSS clients
Local organizations have donated approximately 52 turkey meals to the Forsyth County Department of Social Services to distribute to families receiving child welfare services and other DSS clients in need this Thanksgiving.
Department of Social ServicesSocial Services and sponsors deliver Christmas early to foster kids
Forsyth County Department of Social Services (FCDSS) is delivering Christmas early with the help of 34 sponsors who donated presents to make sure 250 youth in the agency’s custody receive gifts this year.
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