Emergency Management - McDowell County
The McDowell County Office of Emergency Management works to protect the citizens of McDowell County through an Integrated Emergency Management framework encompassing the phases of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
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The McDowell County Emergency Services of North Carolina serve and advocate for our community with resources available to everyone. Check out our services here! Click here to report any damage from tropical storm Helene.
McDowell County wildfire grows to 250 acres, evacuation orders …
1 day ago · McDowell County Emergency Management said that the wildfire in Old Fort is currently 15% contained, but evacuation orders remain in place. The wildfire, burning in the Crooked Creek community, is ...
'Out of control' wildfire forces evacuations in McDowell County
1 day ago · Previous information from McDowell County Emergency Management: An outside fire has been reported in the area of 4131 Bat Cave Rd, Old Fort, NC, caused by a tree falling on a power line. Emergency ...
Crooked Creek Fire at 55% containment; all evacuations lifted
20 hours ago · MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Officials now estimate that the Crooked Creek Fire has burned about 220 acres and is 55% contained, according to a noon update on Thursday, Jan. 30 from McDowell ...
Wildfires break out in North Carolina town ravaged by Hurricane
18 hours ago · An emergency shelter is in place at First Baptist Church in Old Fort, located at 203 East Main Street, according to McDowell County Emergency Management. Emergency personnel from across McDowell ...
Emergency Management Functions | McDowell County Emergency …
McDowell County Emergency Management plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents by spearheading preparedness, response, and recovery efforts for emergencies and disasters.
North Carolina Wildfire: Map Shows Active Incidents in Area
1 day ago · As of Thursday morning, the wildfire is 15 percent contained, according to McDowell County Emergency Management. Firefighters are making progress in controlling the flames, but the North Carolina ...
Hurricane Helene Information | McDowell County
Extremely cold weather expected Sunday night through Wednesday. More » NC 226 North (Coxes Creek) is now open. Click link for incident details. More » NC 226 North (Coxes Creek) is currently closed due to overturned propane truck. Please avoid this area. More »
Crooked Creek Fire contained, 2 others burning in McDowell County …
Emergency management initially reported this wildfire as “out of control” and said it was caused by a tree falling on a power line. As of 5:50 p.m. on Thursday, officials said the fire was 100 ...