FACTS & FIGURES
Mills River Town Hall is also home to the Mills River Library.
of Elections Office by mail, phone, e-mail, in person or downloaded from the website. Forms also are available at the library, DMV and other government agencies. Mail the completed form to the Henderson County Board of Elections, PO Box 2090, Hendersonville, NC 28793. Henderson County also offers OneStop Voting and “No Excuse Voting” for all elections. Registered voters may vote early by mail or in person. POST OFFICES
VOTER REGISTRATION
Board of Elections 75 E Central Street, Hendersonville 828-697-4970 HendersonCountyNC.org/Elections
To register and be eligible to vote, individuals must be US citizens, 18 years old by the next general election
and have been permanent and legal residents of North Carolina and in the precinct they’re registering in for at least 30 days prior to an election. Voter Registration Applications can be requested from the Henderson County Board
The main Hendersonville Post Office at the Blue Ridge Mall at 1800 Four Seasons Blvd. in Hendersonville offers mail and passport services. Post office branches throughout Henderson County include locations in Bat Cave, Dana, East Flat Rock, Edney ville, Etowah, Flat Rock, Fletcher, Ger ton, Horse Shoe, Mountain Home, Naples, Saluda and Zirconia. Visit USPS.com for specific operating hours and services.
PUBLIC SAFETY HELP FROM THE HENDERSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Henderson County Sheriff’s Office App
Text to 9-1-1
This interactive, mobile app allows residents to connect with the Sheriff’s Office and receive public safety news and information. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store by searching “Henderson County Sheriff.” The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office also is on NextDoor, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Residents also can sign up at NIXLE.com to receive public safety alerts. The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office app, however, is the main form of communication that the Sheriff’s Office uses to communicate with the public.
While it is always better to call 9-1-1 if possible, this service allows people to send text messages to emergency services as an alternative to placing a phone call. Significant benefits of this service include accessibility for members of the community who are hard of hearing, deaf or speech-impaired. Text to 9-1-1 can also aid in situations when a crime is in progress, a caller is facing domestic abuse or a caller’s injury is making speech impossible.
Henderson County Sheriff’s Office Reassurance Program This free service is for elderly Henderson County residents who live alone. Seniors must call Communications by 10AM each morning to verify their well-being. Call 828-697-4912 to sign up. Smart911 Citizens can create safety profiles that are visible to telecommunicators during an emergency. Details can include information about medical issues, contact lists, pet information and floor plans. Smart911 is completely private and secure. Visit Smart911.com to register.
Home & Personal Safety This program provides residents with strategies to better protect themselves, their homes, property and vehicles from crime. The District Captains meet with Home Owners Associations and community groups to present this information and material to educate citizens. Other programs District Captains have implemented and presented to these groups are “Scams & Frauds” and “Avoid, Deny, Defend.” “Scams and Frauds” provides citizens with information about current trends being used by scammers. “Avoid, Deny, Defend” is a program for active assailants that is given to businesses to assist them in setting up Emergency Preparedness Planning.
Visit HendersonCountyNC.gov/Sheriff for more about these and other public safety initiatives.
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