Wake County Government

#Litter kits are available year-round, but the #Summer is a great time to bond with family while helping the #Environment! 🌞 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 To learn how to get one, visit ⤵️ ow.ly/umBZ50Wv5ob #DontTrashYourWake #AntiLitter #Volunteer

#WakeCounty is under an Excessive Heat Warning through the weekend! Make sure to practice good #HeatSafety by: 🌡️ Drinking lots of water. 🌡️ Taking frequent breaks. 🌡️ Wearing sunscreen and a hat. 🌡️ Wearing lightweight, loose clothing. 🌡️ Avoiding direct sun whenever possible.…

Due to extreme heat, #WakeCounty cooling stations are open today through at least Wednesday, July 30. ☀️ 🌡️ If you need relief from the heat, visit the @wcplonline or the Health & Human Services location nearest you. More info, including locations and hours ⤵️…

Behind every park trail, playground and open space is a team of dedicated people making it all happen. This #NationalParkAndRecreationMonth, we're giving a big shoutout to our @WakeGovParks staff who keep our parks safe, clean and full of life—rain or shine. Thank you for all…

Have you heard? Coriolis Pharma is investing $10 million in a new research lab and U.S. HQ in @Morrisville_NC, creating 50 jobs and boosting #WakeCounty’s global #LifeSciences footprint! The Triangle continues to attract world-leading biotech companies. #WelcomeToWake! 🎉 👋

#WakeCounty wants your feedback on how to protect and preserve farmland. 💬 Whether you're a farmer, a resident or simply value access to local food, your voice can help shape future policies. Take a few minutes to complete the survey and share what matters most to you ➡️…

We're less than a month away from the Black Maternal and Infant Health Conference! 💜 👶🏾 This 1️⃣ day event will bring together professionals, advocates and community voices working to improve health outcomes for Black moms and babies. Register NOW! ➡️ wake.gov/BMIH…

If you want to do something meaningful for your community before the #Summer ends, #Volunteer to help reduce #Litter! Our litter kits include everything you need to clean up areas that could use some summer love! 🌞💗 For more details ➡️ ow.ly/yAPh50WkslE #AntiLitter

This weekend’s forecast is looking hot! If you’ll be outside, make sure to practice good #HeatSafety. 🌡️ 💧 Stay hydrated by drinking lots of water. 🏠 Take frequent breaks. ☀️ Avoid direct sun whenever possible. Wear sunscreen and a hat. 👕 Wear lightweight, loose clothing.

Athens Drive Community Library in #Raleigh is closing at 11 a.m. today (Saturday, July 19) because of hot temperatures in the building. 🥵 Other @wcplonline locations are open for all your reading and cooling-off needs! Find one at ow.ly/7rHC50WsetI.

👁️‍🗨️ Witnessed someone littering? 🚔 Contact the State Highway Patrol or submit a report through the Swat-A-Litterbug app to discourage future behavior. #DontTrashYourWake #AntiLitter Report a litterbug ➡️ ow.ly/AI7v50WpuSP Help remove litter ➡️ ow.ly/yVUI50WpuSR

.@WakeGOVPets is ready to go big and bold with its Clear the Shelter Extravaganza. From July 19 to Aug. 31, adoption fees for all pets will be waived, but that’s just the beginning. 🥳 Each week will have its own fun theme, including costumes, treats, music and surprises; all to…

🔧 Project update from Historic #YatesMill and @WakeGovParks! 🔨 The waterwheel has been fully dismantled and removed. The metal hardware was carefully salvaged and will be refurbished off-site before the new wheel is built. Next up: installing the coffer dam early next week,…

Due to extreme heat, #WakeCounty cooling stations are open today through at least Monday, July 21. ☀️ 🌡️ If you need relief from the heat, visit @wcplonline or the Health & Human Services location nearest you. More info, including locations and hours ⤵️ ow.ly/Iu5Q50WqIQs

With more than 3,000 residents living in over 70 manufactured home parks across the county, #WakeCounty conducts biannual inspections to protect public health and maintain safety standards in these often-overlooked communities. During the summer months, when essential systems…

Do you care about the future of farmland in #WakeCounty? Now’s your chance to weigh in! 💬 Share your thoughts on agricultural land use, the challenges facing farmers and what we can do to support local food and farming. Take the survey today at bit.ly/survey-farm. 🔗

Just a reminder that parts of Historic #YatesMill County Park are currently closed for construction as crews work to disassemble the waterwheel. 🔨 Learn more about this significant @WakeGovParks project ➡️ ow.ly/LnCX50WpqJ9

Looking for a #Volunteer opportunity? Why not organize a group or get your family, grab a #Litter kit and get rid of some roadside litter? 🚯 To get a litter kit, check out ⤵️ ow.ly/hXsr50Wppt1 #AntiLitter #DontTrashYourWake

Due to extreme heat, #WakeCounty cooling stations are open today, Monday, July 14. ☀️ 🌡️ If you need relief from the heat, visit @wcplonline or the Health & Human Services location nearest you. More info, including locations and hours ⤵️ ow.ly/rJ2I50Wpbg7

Due to extreme heat, #WakeCounty cooling stations are open through at least Monday, July 14. ☀️ 🌡️ If you need relief from the heat, visit the @wcplonline location nearest you. More info, including locations and hours ⤵️ ow.ly/YX2i50WoPOI