Buncombe's Emergency Alerts Are Back: Sign Up Now After Cyberattack
By Marge | Published 2026-03-31T18:28:07.172Z
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Location: Asheville, NC, Buncombe County
Buncombe County restores emergency alerts after a cyberattack! Sign up for life-saving notifications on the new Rave system now.
Buncombe County -- March 31, 2026: Buncombe County has restored its emergency alert system after a cyberattack exposed vulnerabilities in the previous platform. The county has transitioned to a new system and is encouraging residents to sign up for potentially life-saving notifications about severe weather, road closures, and other critical events.Below is information from Buncombe County Government:Stay Informed. Stay Safe. Sign Up for BC Alerts. BC Alerts, Buncombe County’s official emerg
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