Rotary Club of Madison County, NC

05/30/2026

It's not too late to sign up and get early bird registration pricing! This is the best and most challenging ride East of the Mississippi not to mention our world famous after ride meal!

04/28/2026

The Hot Springs Library in Madison County had a grand reopening today. Our Madison County Rotary Foundation gave $5000 to help buy children's and young adult books for the branch. The Hot Springs Library was a Hurricane Helene casualty and had to be completely gutted and redone. Library Director Kim Bellofatto worked tirelessly to get the library branch back into operation for the community.

02/24/2026

02/01/2026

Please use caution if travel is necessary.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) is prioritizing assets and resources on Interstates, primary routes, and then secondary roads.

Madison County Government leadership and the Emergency Management Team are collaborating regularly with DOT to maintain awareness of roads throughout the County. DOT is reporting they have enough salt to get through at least one more storm, maybe two, but they are being careful to focus on primary State roads to ensure adequate supplies. The DOT crews have been working nonstop over the past 36 hours. With two back-to-back storms, with one reaching as far as the Outer Banks, resource management is critical.

In the most recent update, County leadership expressed appreciation to the DOT leadership and crews.

Please visit the Drive NC Gov Website for the latest road updates at https://drivenc.gov/.

01/31/2026

Yep, we really did get snow this time and its still coming down. Making snow angels this afternoon. If it keeps dumping snow like it has been so far I may be tempted to pull out the skis and carve a few turns in our back yard. 😎 ⛷

01/25/2026

With no shelter occupants and current/predicted weather conditions, the Madison County Emergency Shelters have moved to standby, ready but currently closed. The EOC has shifted to a monitor status, effective 12:01 am, January 25, 2026.

The County Manager and Public Safety Officials will assess future shelter operations Monday at 6:00 am, or as conditions dictate.

The EOC reports no power outages or traffic issues at this time.

01/24/2026

Madison County Emergency Shelters at the Wellness Center of the Early College and Hot Springs Elementary will open at 5pm today (Jan 24).

Residents who require shelter are reminded to bring medications, baby formula, and oxygen concentrators for the duration of their stay.

Decisions will be made each day at 9am about continuing operations, reducing to warming stations overnight, or ceasing operations.

Shelter operations include sleep space and light meals; warming stations include sleep space with select snacks.

10/29/2025

Madison Alliance for Rebuilding Communities, the county’s long term recovery group has 2 upcoming Preparedness Resouce Fairs planned. Please see and share the attached flyer.

10/29/2025

A call for help from our District Governor Alpo Portelli

Dear District 7670 Rotarians,

As Rotarians in western North Carolina, we understand all too well the devastation a hurricane can bring after our own experience with Hurricane Helene. Our Rotary family in District 7020 — including many islands in the Caribbean — has now been struck hard by Hurricane Melissa, leaving widespread damage and countless families in need.

District 7670 is partnering with Rotary District 7020 and the Disaster Network of Assistance Rotary Action Group (DNA-RAG) to help provide immediate relief and long-term recovery support. Together, we can demonstrate the power of Rotary by turning compassion into action.

How You Can Help:

You can make a secure donation through the Disaster Network of Assistance by visiting www.DNA-RAG.com.

Every contribution — large or small — will help deliver food, clean water, shelter, and vital supplies to those affected by Hurricane Melissa.

Let's come together, as we did after Helene, to serve those who are suffering and to bring hope where it's needed most.

With gratitude and service,

Alpo
District Governor, Rotary District 7670

MISSIONThe Disaster Network of Assistance Rotary Action Group (DNA RAG) works to develop an interactive network of Rotarians, Rotaractors, and their spouses, and affiliated Rotarian and other groups to assist with disaster preparedness, communication, and recovery on a worldwide basis. Our primary f...