Diane Bauknight - State Farm Agent, Asheville-NC

I guess I’m not walking outside tomorrow!

The next best thing to being in the house!

Something to read on a cold windy day. Enjoy the snow!

Nightmare on Wolf Ridge in 1978, a search and rescue helicopter crashed in the Smokies. This is the tale of park ranger Bill Acree, one of the four survivors.

The American Red Cross offered the following tips to prevent frozen pipes during times of extreme cold:

Keep garage doors closed
Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing
When the weather is very cold outside, let the cold water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes
Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature both during the day and at night
If you will be going away during cold weather, leave the heat on in your home set to a temperature no lower than 55 F

In memory and in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we are closed today.

“I don’t know what will happen now. We’ve got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn't matter…because I’ve been to the mountaintop…. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life…. But I’m not concerned about that now. I just want to do God’s will. And He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve looked over. And I’ve seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land!” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., American Hero

Here it comes! We will finally be getting some snow!!

I’m experiencing an ice storm at 2800 feet! (Between Asheville and Hendersonville)

Flood warning

🔎 Flash Flood Warning - Google Search

There is a flood watch in effect. There is also the danger of falling trees due to the wet ground and rain. Buncombe County schools are closed. We are working remotely today, out of concern for everyone’s safety. Please call us for quotes, claims and any help you may need. Stay safe! 828.687.1130

We follow the Buncombe Co School schedule for weather delays and cancellation at our physical location BUT WE ARE STILL OPEN FOR BUSINESS BY PHONE!
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch on Jan 4 for Henderson County.
..WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet
accumulations of up to a half inch and ice accumulations of two
tenths to one quarter of an inch possible. Isolated areas could
see ice accumulations up to three tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of piedmont and western North Carolina.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of
weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
can be found at www.weather.gov/gsp.

My favorite Christmas song is full of hope for a better world. What is your favorite?

Stevie Wonder-Someday At Christmas Someday At Christmas-Stevie Wonder

Tim Kelley, this is for you!

I know this dog.

This two year old neutered boy is looking for a somewhere soft to land, as his owner just died. Pm to me or call me

Are you ready for the big winds and downpour? The forecast calls for a big storm as we approach evening. This will also make driving hazardous due to flooding and trees falling. Grab a good book or watch a movie, and stay safe!

This morning I was feeling grateful for whoever invented bungie cords. That person is right up there on my “appreciation scale” with whoever invented duct tape! Do this—tie it all down!

If you are out and about, you know the traffic is jammed everywhere due to the plane crash. Let's not focus on the inconvenience but be thankful for reports that the pilots are OK. We are making our way to the office as quickly and safely as we can. Expect an hour delay for our arrival.

Plane makes forced landing, catches fire on N.C. interstate, officials say | WLOS A plane making a forced landing on Interstate 26 in North Carolina Thursday night caught fire and snarled traffic for hours.

Brandon made rounds to give sports bottles to our local schools. We love to donate and volunteer at our schools and non-profits… because that’s how we roll.

I genuinely love this whole bunch of caring professionals! Dania is missing, but will be back soon. How lucky I am to have all of them in my life! Today is hot chocolate day so here we are, sippin’ away!

This year we will follow the Buncombe County school schedule for late openings and closures due to bad weather. This means the physical office will be closed but we will STILL BE OPEN FOR BUSINESS BY PHONE. Play it safe. When weather is bad - stay home.

I love the land conservancy organizations.

https://www.wyff4.com/amp/article/snow-ice-roads-blue-ridge-parkway-north-carolina/45963759

Snow, ice close some roads on Blue Ridge Parkway, park service says The roads closed were in the high elevations north of Asheville, officials said.

Watching the cold roll in. Hoping for more rain!

https://www.wate.com/news/smoky-mountains/suspected-arsonist-sought-after-fire-in-great-smoky-mountains-near-townsend/amp/.

Suspected arsonist sought after fire in Great Smoky Mountains near Townsend The National Park Service is searching for those responsible for starting the Rich Mountain Fire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

We are closed Thanksgiving day and Friday. We will reopen Monday. To make a payment or to report an auto claim call 1 800 State Farm. For all other calls call 828 687 1130 and listen to the prompts. Thank you for your business!

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11/19/23 Fire Information Daily Update: N.C. Forest Service Region 3 11/19/23 Fire Information Daily Update: N.C. Forest Service Region 3 North Carolina Forest Service sent this bulletin at 11/19/2023 01:12 PM EST Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. FIRE INFORMATION UPDATE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESUNDAY, NOV. 19, 2023 NCFS Region 3 Fire Information...

CONSUMER ALERT

Be Alert to Card Skimming Targeting EBT Cards

Monday, January 23, 2023

Card skimming thieves have recently been ramping up efforts to scam North Carolinians through EBT card skimming and cloning. These criminals will obtain personal information by attaching a device to card readers that collect card numbers, PIN numbers, and even EBT card information. Scammers will then collect the skimming device to steal and clone people’s personal information and EBT card benefits.

To protect yourself from EBT card skimming, follow these tips:

Go online regularly using the EBT Edge mobile app or by visiting https://www.ebtedge.com/, to check your account balance. Be on the lookout for errors or charges you don’t recognize.
Before using any card reader, check for alignment issues. Scammers will place a skimming device directly onto the actual card reader, so if it looks suspicious, it probably is.

If you suspect EBT card skimming, report it, freeze your EBT card immediately, and call the EBT Call Center at 1-888-622-7328 to request a new card.
For more tips on ways you can protect yourself, watch the U.S. Administration for Children & Families webinar on this topic here.

If you believe that you have been the victim of card skimming, contact your local law enforcement agency, such as your local police department or sheriff's department, and notify the merchant where the skimming occurred immediately.

Government Solutions

We are closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We will reopen tomorrow at 9:00. For emergencies call the office and listen to the prompts.