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1. What do I do if I have been bitten by an animal?
2. If my animal has bitten someone, will Burke County Animal Control take the animal from me?
3. Does my animal have to be quarantined at the animal shelter?
4. How do I get a copy of a bite report?
5. How do I protect myself against dog bites?
6. If you are approached by a dog that may attack you, follow these steps:

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1. My animal was picked up or I think it might be at the shelter, what’s next?
2. Will it cost me anything to get my animal back?

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1. Do you board animals?
2. Does Burke County require animals to be licensed?
3. Can I purchase a microchip for my own animal at the Burke County Animal Shelter?
4. Do you scan animals for microchips?

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1. I’ve lost my pet; what do I do?
2. What can I do to prevent my pet from getting lost?
3. When will an animal control officer respond to my call?

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1. How do I get an animal picked up?
2. How can I get a dead animal removed?
3. Do you pick up sick or injured animals?

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1. Is my animal required to have a rabies shot?
2. Do you provide rabies shots at your shelter?

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1. I have to surrender my pet. How long will you keep him?
2. What do I need to do to surrender a pet?
3. If I surrender my pet, can I get it back?

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1. Can someone trap animals on their property to catch cats and/or dogs?
2. Does Burke County Animal Control provide traps?
3. What happens if a dog trap or cat trap catches a wild animal?
4. Can I used a trap I rented from Burke County Animal Control to catch wildlife?

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1. I found a lost pet and turned him into the shelter. How long will you keep him?
2. If I turn in a stray animal, can I come back to pick-up if it’s not claimed?

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1. If I’m setting up a Manufactured Home, what size decks or porches must be installed?
2. What type of underpinning is required for a manufactured home?
3. What size decks do NOT require a permit?
4. Do I need an inspection before I pour the foundation?
5. Who is my inspector?
6. When will my inspection take place?
7. Where can I find inspection results?
8. Do I need to call the power company after my inspection or project is completed?

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1. What types of alerts will I receive?
2. Can I call the alert phone number back or reply back to the email?
3. When will I start receiving alerts?
4. How do I update or remove my notification preferences and contact information used by Burke Alert powered by Smart911?
5. How often will I receive alerts?
6. How does the Burke Alert powered by Smart911 system respond to busy signals or no-answer situations?

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1. What is Burke Alert powered by Smart911?
2. Why should I sign-up for Burke Alert powered by Smart911?
3. How does it work?
4. How much does it cost?
5. Can you guarantee that I will receive notifications if I register?

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1. Will my information be disclosed or shared?
2. What precautions are taken to protect personal contact information stored in the Burke Alert powered by Smart911 system?

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1. How do I sign-up for Burke Alerts powered by Smart911?
2. Who can sign-up for Burke Alert powered by Smart911?
3. I don’t own a computer – who can help me sign-up for Burke Alert powered by Smart911?

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1. How do I request an absentee ballot?
2. I received an absentee request form in the mail but did not request one. Is this legitimate?
3. I called and requested an absentee form but have not received it yet. Can you track it?
4. I am not registered to vote or have not voted in years. Can I still request an absentee ballot?
5. What is the deadline to request an absentee ballot?
6. What is the deadline for my ballot to be returned?
7. When will ballots be mailed out?
8. If I request an absentee ballot, but decide to go vote in person, can I do that?
9. I am registered as one party but prefer a candidate from another party in one particular office. Do I have to vote by my party, or can I vote for anyone?
10. What are the witness requirements for an absentee ballot?
11. Is there a drop box at the Board of Elections for returned ballots or forms?
12. Will I receive a confirmation that my request for a ballot has been received?

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1. Which ballot is for me?
2. Where can I get Voter Registration Forms?
3. How do I change my address?
4. How do I change my party affiliation?

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1. I moved less than 30 days ago; where do I vote?
2. I received 2 voter cards in the mail. Why? What should I do?
3. The mailman delivered a voter card to my house, but that person doesn't live here. What should I do?
4. Can I bring someone with me to help me vote?
5. I’m legally blind; can someone accompany me in the voting booth?
6. Do I have to show I.D. at the Precinct to Vote?
7. Can I vote Absentee on Election Day?
8. Is it too late to request an absentee ballot?
9. Do you have to request an Absentee Ballot for each Election?
10. I am at the wrong precinct; can I vote here anyway?
11. Can I wear campaign clothing or take materials to vote?
12. Are there any rules on where I can Campaign at a precinct?
13. I am out of the county/country and I know there is an election today/soon, how can I vote?
14. Who determines the order of the candidates listed on the ballot?
15. Do I have to show my ID at the polls?
16. How do I vote, in a Primary Election, if I am registered Unaffiliated?
17. How are precinct boundaries determined?
18. How are members of the Board of Elections selected?

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1. What are the voting hours for Election Day?
2. If I am already in line when the precinct closes at 7:30 p.m., can I vote?
3. Where is the Board of Elections located?
4. Can I vote at the Board of Elections on Election Day?

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1. What is GIS?
2. What is Land Records?
3. Who do I contact if I need to physically locate my property corners?
4. Who do I contact if I want to convey property to someone else or I have a legal issue?
5. Why does the GIS/ Mapping office not combine my property on the tax maps since I have a plat on Burke County record stating to combine?

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1. What are you hours of operation?
2. What are the recording fees in your office for real estate documents?
3. Where is your office located?
4. Who can access records from the Register of Deeds office?
5. Can I access your records online?
6. Who can obtain certified copies of birth, death, and marriage records?
7. Can I obtain copies of divorce decrees or obtain information regarding this process from your office?
8. Can I obtain information regarding wills and other estate matters from your office?
9. Does your office accept Electronic Recordings?
10. How do I add/remove/change a name on my deed?

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1. What is a voluntary agricultural district?
2. Why have agricultural districts?
3. What is the agricultural districts advisory board?
4. How can your farm can benefit from becoming a voluntary agricultural district?

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1. Do portable storage sheds require a zoning permit?
2. What is the fee for a basic zoning permit?
3. Can I live in a recreation vehicle/camper in Burke County?
4. Do prefabricated open sided carports require a zoning permit?
5. I am looking to get a perc test for a possible septic system for property I am looking to purchase. Do in need a zoning permit?
6. I want to build a “barndominium” on my property. Is that allowed?
7. Can I build a “tiny house” on my property?