Due to winter weather conditions, all City of Monroe facilities will close starting at 5 p.m. Friday, January 30, and will remain closed Saturday, January 31, and Sunday, February 1.
(Edit) The City will remain closed Monday, February 2. Expect updates on Tuesday's schedule to be released by Monday evening.
The Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center will close later Friday, January 30 at 7 p.m. and will also remain closed through Saturday and Sunday.
Monroe Police and Monroe Fire will continue operating throughout the weekend. Please note that hazardous road conditions may impact response times. For emergencies, call 911.
For non-emergencies:
- Monroe Police: 704-282-4700
- Union County Sheriff’s Office: 704-289-1591
Residents are encouraged to limit travel, use caution if driving is necessary, and stay informed as conditions change.
Shelter information
With overnight temperatures forecast to fall well below freezing, we want to share available resources for anyone in need of a warm place to stay.
Union County Community Shelterindividuals without shelter and seeking basic shelter may go to the Union County Community Shelter, which has a warming shelter open and has had capacity available on recent nights. it is expected to remain open until the wind chill temperature is warmer than 32 degrees F overnight. The address is 160 Meadow Street, Monroe, NC 28110 and for more information, call (704) 289-5300.
To report snow blockages, ice buildup, or other issues within the City of Monroe
Residents may submit a request online at: https://weblink.monroenc.org/Forms/publicissue
Utilities and outages
Current forecasts indicate this will primarily be a snow event, meaning the risk to power or utilities is lower. However, in the event of an outage or issue, residents should use the following contacts:
Electric outages: 704-282-4600 or via the outage map:
Water leaks, sewer blockages, or hydrant tampering: 704-282-4601
Natural gas emergencies: 704-282-4600
City crews and partner agencies will continue monitoring conditions closely.
Additional closures and postponements
Due to the upcoming winter weather, several City events have been postponed or rescheduled:
The 16th Annual City of Monroe Groundhog Day Economic Summit has been postponed from Monday, February 2, to Monday, March 2, at the Dowd Theatre. Full article with more details.
The Stephen Freeman Tribute to Elvis concert at the Dowd Theatre has been rescheduled from Saturday, January 31, to February 6. Updated event details can be found on the Dowd Theatre's social media pages.
Additional updates regarding City operations, events, or reopening timelines will be shared through official City of Monroe channels as conditions evolve.
Residents are encouraged to continue checking for updates and to prioritize safety during this winter weather event. To learn more about winter weather preparedness and how the City of Monroe responds, visit our preparedness page.